Matthew Stafford's Wife Kelly Reacts to NFL Star Sticking with Rams: 'No Place Like Home'

Matthew Stafford is staying with the Los Angeles Rams after the team and the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback agreed to a restructured contract earlier this week. Stafford, who led the Rams to a Super Bowl LVI victory, had inked a contract extension in 2022, but with guaranteed money running out after the 2025 season, adjustments were made to keep him in LA.

The move follows a period where Stafford explored market options, with the Rams even giving his agent permission to talk to other teams. However, the Stafford family seems thrilled to stay put. His wife, Kelly, shared her excitement on Instagram, posting a photo of the quarterback with the caption, "No place like home. @rams." Short, sweet, and a little "Wizard of Oz"—you love to see it.

Kelly had previously addressed the swirling rumors about her husband’s future during an episode of her podcast, "The Morning After." She expressed her love for Los Angeles and the life they’ve built there but added that she’s no stranger to adventure and wouldn’t shy away from moving if necessary. "I like my kids to be resilient," she said, shrugging off the challenges of relocating her family of six, which includes their four daughters.

Before the restructured deal was finalized, reports suggested that the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders had shown interest in Stafford. However, Rams head coach Sean McVay made it clear that retaining Stafford was a top priority for the franchise. Speaking on the "Fitz & Whit" podcast, McVay emphasized the importance of supporting Stafford while balancing the team’s roster needs. "There is no dispute," he said, "and let's not get it twisted in regards to anybody wanting him to be our quarterback." That’s about as definitive as it gets in the NFL’s world of coy statements.

Stafford, the first overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, spent 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions before being traded to the Rams in 2021. His impressive 2024 season stats included 3,762 passing yards, solidifying his role as one of the league’s elite quarterbacks. The Rams’ commitment to Stafford signals their intent to remain competitive, even as they navigate the tricky waters of salary cap management.

For now, it seems the Stafford family can settle back into their LA life, and Rams fans can breathe a sigh of relief. After all, there really is "no place like home."