Rams’ Matthew Stafford has put an end to retirement speculation, saying he plans to keep telling his wife Kelly
Rams’ Matthew Stafford has put an end to retirement speculation, saying he plans to keep telling his wife Kelly
The Super Bowl runner-up Rams’ hopes of repeating this season are officially over. the rams They lost for the 10th time this season on Monday night and were eliminated from playoff contention.
Los Angeles becomes the first NFL team Missing the playoffs since the 2016 Broncos after winning a championship the previous season.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford’s injury-plagued season has fueled speculation that the veteran signal-caller could be on waivers.
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Los Angeles Rams’ Matthew Stafford throws a pass during the fourth quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Nov. 6, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
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In early December, the 34-year-old QB was placed on injured reserve with a concussion and a neck injury.
He won’t suit up again this season, but will avoid surgery, his coach Sean McVay said, according to a Sports Illustrated report.
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On his wife Kelly’s “The Morning After” podcast, he shut down the idea that he wouldn’t be back in 2023 with a one-word answer.
“No,” said Stafford on Tuesday, when asked if he plans to retire at the end of the season.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes during the first half of a game against the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 3, 2022, in Santa Clara, California.
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Stafford has some financial incentives to keep playing. The Rams were awarded a four-year, $160 million contract extension last offseason.
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The money in the deal is guaranteed for injuries, according to the NFL Network.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 27, 2022 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
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Stafford isn’t the only major Rams player to deal with injuries in 2022.
Star receiver Cooper Kupp, who was named last season’s Super Bowl MVP, underwent surgery in November after suffering a severe ankle sprain. Kupp has been rejected the rest of the season.
Defensive lineman Aaron Donald has not played since injuring his ankle in Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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The Rams are tied for 10 losses on the year 1999 Broncos most by a Super Bowl champion.
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