The Los Angeles Rams saw one of the best players in NFL history retire on Friday when defensive tackle Aaron Donald called it a career after ten seasons and could Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford follow him?
Of course, many Rams fans are sad about the news that the best player in franchise history called it a career with so much left in the tank, and did Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly, hint at when her husband will retire?
Could Matthew Stafford Be Following Aaron Donald
Donald took to Instagram to post a series of videos and photos of him being drafted by the Rams and playing for them, along with his retirement letter. Kelly Stafford, the wife of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, commented on the post with this caption: “Chills. I can’t believe I’ll be watching football without you on that field. You definitely set the bar high for that generation behind you. Miss You and (tagged Aaron Donald’s wife, Erica) already. We love y’all so much and know the future is bright! Hell, maybe I’ll get Matthew to retire, and we can do it together. “
WOW… Kelly Stafford says she may get her husband Matthew to RETIRE from the #Rams after Aaron Donald did today
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) March 15, 2024
I Think Stafford Has A Few More Years Left In Him
I hope that all Rams fans will know that she is just joking that she will get Matthew to retire with Donald. I’m sure if Stafford was going to retire, he would’ve already called it quits by now so the Rams could find their backup plan.
The Rams signed Jimmy Garoppolo on Friday as Stafford’s backup, and Stafford has a few more years left in him.
Stafford just turned 36 years old last month and had an excellent 2023 campaign after a very injury-plagued 2022 season, during which he only played in nine games.
If there were a time for Stafford to retire, it would’ve been after 2022 when he was hurt, but he had a new life in 2023 and looked very good throwing the ball to veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp and rookie Puka Nacua.
I’m sure Kelly Stafford was messing around, and it does stink that the Rams lost a legend on Friday. Hopefully, another one won’t walk out the door soon.