Matthew Stafford’s wife remains unhappy with Rams’ decision to trade Cooper Kupp
Matthew Stafford’s wife was disappointed with the Rams' decision to trade wide receiver Cooper Kupp, amid the quarterback's uncertain future.
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The Los Angeles Rams stirred the internet this week, announcing that the trade rumors surrounding wide receiver Cooper Kupp are true. But more than fans, Matthew Stafford’s wife is especially disappointed with the franchise due to this trade decision, as she didn’t hold back from voicing her discontent on her podcast.
Kupp is counted among the star players of Los Angeles, who was honored with Super Bowl MVP instead of quarterback Stafford after the Rams claimed the trophy by defeating the Cincinnati Bengals a few seasons ago. Yet, the franchise feels trading Kupp would elevate the offense as they aim for the Super Bowl next season.
While Matthew is yet to comment on the news, his wife Kelly Stafford expressed her discontent on the latest episode of her “The Morning After” podcast. Kelly has always spoken in the best interest of her husband and his team, and she doesn’t like the direction in which the Rams are proceeding.
My husband wants to win… Trading away a Cooper Kupp? I’m confused because we were one play away from going to the NFC Championship. I have to be the dog in this situation—I want the respect for him that he deserves. I love the city of L.A. With that being said… I love an adventure.
Kelly Stafford said
Uh oh: Kelly Stafford is NOT happy the Rams are trading away Cooper Kupp and insinuates that she's okay with them trading Matthew next:
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 6, 2025
"I want the respect for him that he deserves. I love the city of L.A. With that being said … I love an adventure.”
Which team should trade… pic.twitter.com/K7sMgoFxFr
Whether Kupp’s trade would be a breaking point for the Staffords, or if other factors have been brewing, remains to be seen. For now, it’s quite clear that the Rams quarterback’s wife is concerned with where the franchise is headed.
Rams’ contract talks fuel speculation about Matthew Stafford’s future
The other reason behind Kelly’s unhappiness could be the uncertainty surrounding the future of her husband in Los Angeles. Although the Super Bowl champion is under contract through 2025, there’s a possibility that he won’t be playing for the Rams next season as Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer explained.
I think a lot of people in Los Angeles want Stafford back next year but there is some water in the bridge from the negotiation last year for people who do not know, they gave him a $5 million raise. Push money from this year and next year into 2024 to give him a $5 million raise. They guaranteed all his money for 2024. They removed the guarantees for 2025 with the agreement that they were going to revisit everything after the season.
Albert Breer said on The Rich Eisen Show
As the 2025 offseason approaches soon after a standout season by Matthew leading the team to the divisional title game in the playoffs, it’s time for the franchise to “revisit” his contract. And that’s where the unpredictability lies.
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