Matthew Stafford's future with the Rams is up in the air. If L.A. does decide to trade him, here are five teams that make sense as potential trade partners.

According to reports from NFL Network and ESPN, the Rams are giving Stafford’s reps permission to talk with other teams as the offseason begins. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport added that the development does not stem from a trade request, but it could give Stafford and the Rams a better understanding of the quarterback’s value outside the team.

The Los Angeles Rams are making a mistake. It's as simple as that when it comes to how they're handling Matthew Stafford.