Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford may be thriving on the field, but things at home have taken a troubling turn. His wife, Kelly Stafford, recently revealed a worrying health issue and reached out publicly for guidance.

She posted an Instagram story explaining that her fingers have been going numb at least once a day for weeks, adding, “Anyone wanna tell me what’s going on with my circulation? They go completely numb.”

The accompanying video showed her hand in the sunlight, with her index and ring fingers appearing unusually pale—almost as if the blood flow had stopped. Even after she pressed on her fingertips, they failed to regain normal color, heightening concerns among fans. Confused and searching for answers, she added a Q&A sticker asking followers for insight. As of now, she hasn’t shared any diagnosis or clarity on what’s causing the issue.

Kelly, who is 36, has navigated several health challenges before. Just a few weeks earlier, she stepped away from her podcast, The Morning After, explaining that she needed to prioritize her mental well-being and family life. Since launching the show in 2021, she has been candid about motherhood, Matthew’s career, and her own personal struggles.

Her most significant medical battle came in 2019 when she was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma. Surgeons were able to remove the brain tumor, though the procedure carried the risk of hearing loss and facial paralysis. That experience deeply shaped her outlook on life, making her recent health scare especially alarming.

The update arrives shortly after a heartwarming moment for the Stafford family. A baby was recently born to Jakob and Mikayla, recipients of the 2024 Brilora Stafford IVF Grant—and the couple chose the name “Stafford” to honor Matthew and Kelly’s role in making their parenthood journey possible. The Staffords created the grant with the Brilora Fertility Foundation after facing their own fertility struggles; their twins, born nine years ago through IVF, inspired them to help others confronting the same emotional and financial challenges.

The article’s author, Muskan Lodhi, an NFL journalist at Essentially Sports, focuses on contracts, trades, and salary-cap strategy. Her analytical approach connects league economics with on-field performance, and she is known for advocating the Dallas Cowboys’ long-term roster vision—especially regarding Micah Parsons and future cap flexibility.