Matthew Stafford’s patience was put to the test after the Rams lost in the divisional round against the Philadelphia Eagles. Rumors about his retirement started swirling, but he quickly shut them down. Now, there’s speculation about his NFL future beyond the Los Angeles Rams. Additionally, his wife, Kelly Stafford, recently shared a major update about the veteran quarterback.

Before diving into what Kelly revealed about Stafford, let’s first focus on the wild story she shared about their children. On The Morning After podcast, Kelly opened up while discussing parenting. She recalled a moment when she had to rush her daughter, Hunter, to the hospital.

She explained, “We need to take her to the hospital. Like, she’s gonna require stitches. This was Hunter’s second ambulance trip of her life. So they’re like, what happened? She’s like, we were playing tug of war.” Kids are unpredictable, and this incident was proof of that.

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Kelly continued the story, adding, “My hand slipped, and I went back and I hit the bedside table.”

She then mentioned receiving apologetic texts from the babysitters: “We are so incredibly sorry. We should have been in there. We should have made sure they weren’t roughhousing. They should have already been in bed.” However, rather than being upset, Kelly took a more relaxed approach. She understood that kids will be kids and that such things happen.

Kelly emphasized this mindset: “Guys, they’re kids. I feel like this generation, we’re all afraid to fail. Because if you fail, you just lose everything immediately, right?” She sarcastically added, “We don’t account for mistakes anymore. Not that it was a mistake. This is, you had nine children. Something like this was bound to happen.

 We have to understand that we’re human. Yeah. And things are going to happen. And like, let’s not, instead of jumping on someone, let’s show some grace.” She sounded frustrated, wishing parents had more freedom to let kids learn from their experiences. Her perspective was refreshing.

Her reflections on parenting surfaced amid uncertainty about her husband’s future with the Rams, highlighting the challenges of balancing family life. Now, let’s move on to what Kelly said about Matthew Stafford’s contract situation.

 Kelly shared insights on Stafford’s contract and possible move away from Los Angeles

Stafford is considering a fresh start if he continues playing. While he hasn’t made a firm decision to leave the Rams, he might push for a contract restructure. On The Morning After, Kelly commented, “My husband wants to win.

 He’s not trying to put his team in a bad situation.” She also expressed confusion about the team’s direction, especially regarding Cooper Kupp: “I will say the trading away of Cooper (Kupp), I guess I’m just a little, I’m confused. Because we were one play away from going to the NFC Championship, and I think if we go, we win.” Given her close ties to Stafford, it’s natural for her to weigh in on these matters.

Looking at Stafford’s contract, only about $5 million remains guaranteed.But why are the Rams considering trading him? While $5 million may not seem like much, Stafford’s cap hit for 2025 is a massive $49,666,667.

Under his four-year, $160 million deal signed in 2022, he’s set to receive a $23 million base salary and a $4 million roster bonus, making his overall contract quite hefty. But what did Kelly say about the possibility of moving on from Los Angeles?

Kelly addressed the topic candidly: “Right now, if the Rams decided that they wanted to trade him, or Matthew decided he didn’t want to play for the Rams, I’m good. I would move my family. Yeah, that might be tough.

 The first month was hard. After that, it turns out, I like my kids to learn how to be resilient.” She then explained her stance, “The ball’s really not in our court in that. But I value being respected and wanted over convenience. So it would be very convenient to stay. Very easy. But if someone doesn’t feel valued, then I’m like, let’s hit the road. Let’s go on an adventure.”

Kelly’s confidence in her husband is evident. She declared, “I will say we want to be here. But I’m not scared of going elsewhere, and I don’t think he is, either.” Despite the uncertainty, staying in Los Angeles remains an option. Now, all eyes are on whether Stafford will be traded to a team that truly values him.