As of writing, it appears that the Rams gave Stafford permission so he could see what other teams are offering money wise and if that amount would be big enough to lure him away f

While he's been linked to a number of teams around the NFL, Matthew Stafford could still agree to a new, long-term deal with the Rams.

If the Steelers pursued a trade for Matthew Stafford, the Rams could seek a first-round pick—raising concerns about the cost.