Kelly Stafford in Tears About Matthew Stafford’s Future with the NFL
Kelly Stafford has been vocal about her thoughts about her husband, former Lions and current L.A. Rams quarterback, Matthew Stafford going into concussion protocol.
Stafford was placed into concussion protocol just over a week about. Now, Kelly is opening up more about how she feels about it and why she believes brain health needs more attention in the NFL.
“I truly love watching my husband compete and do something he loves,” she said on the latest episode (Nov. 15) of her The Morning After podcast. “It’s what gives him joy, therefore it gives me joy. But would I give it up in a heartbeat? 1,000 percent. I’d give up the football, the money, the fame, everything. I don’t need that. I just need the man I fell in love with to be the same man for my kids and the life that we are going to live.” Kelly also started crying and talked about why she fell in love with Stafford. It had nothing to do with football. “I fell in love with Matthew because he was funny, witty, cute and a little chubby and kind and patient and just f–king smart,” she said. “It’s scary to think that Matthew may not be around.”
Kelly didn’t share much more about Matthew’s injury, but she did say that she’s proud that Matthew is sitting out to take care of his health. “I think this was probably a stack up of hits,” she said. “I think his head finally said, ‘I just need a break’ and made him aware of it.” If you’re a football fan, listen to “The Squad with Anne Erickson” on Apple Podcasts HERE, Spotify HERE and below. Hit me up with your thoughts on the NFL season Facebook HERE.
