India, Feb. 28 -- The Las Vegas Raiders have been sniffing around Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "There is no issue here. The Rams gave the player and his agent permission to speak to the Raiders," a league spokesperson told the Journal.

Stafford, who is reportedly seeking an extension worth approximately $50 million per season with "substantial" guarantees, appears to have made progress in contract talks with Las Vegas.

Review-Journal noted that the two sides have "found common ground on what a potential new contract could look like." However, a deal is contingent on the Raiders and Rams agreeing on trade compensation.

The Rams' initial asking price is expected to include the ...