Matthew Stafford’s wife Kelly Stafford trolls him over papercut joke during Los Angeles Rams training camp: ‘The drama was real’ | NFL News
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is back on the practice field and back in the spotlight, offering updates on both his health and his sense of humor. The 17-year NFL veteran returned to training camp earlier this week for the first time since aggravating a back injury during the offseason, and on Thursday, he spoke with reporters about his recovery, his mindset, and a papercut. The 2025 NFL season marks Stafford’s fifth year with the Rams and a critical point in his career. After leading Los Angeles to a Super Bowl victory in the 2021–22 season, the veteran quarterback is determined to stay healthy and help his team get back into postseason contention.
Kelly Stafford jokes about his papercut on Instagram – Check out her comment
While questions about his back were expected, Stafford opened his media session by poking fun at the attention his injuries have received. “You guys all want to talk about this paper cut I got last night opening some mail? That’s what I figured. Fire away,” Stafford said as everyone laughed. His wife, Kelly Stafford, didn’t let the joke go unnoticed. She later reposted a video of the moment on her Instagram story, adding her own comments. “The drama of the paper cut last night was real…way to downplay it 9,” she wrote, referring to Stafford’s jersey number.
The Los Angeles Rams QB has been fully focused on rehabbing his back
Behind the jokes, Stafford is taking his recovery seriously. The 37-year-old quarterback confirmed that he’s been dealing with a disk-related issue in his back, an injury that has limited his ability to practice during the early stages of camp. However, this week marked a turning point. On Thursday, Stafford explained how hard he’s been working to get himself ready for the regular season, using every resource available to speed up the healing process.“Doing everything we can to try to get to feeling as good as I can,” he said, adding “Just really everything I could possibly do. Done a ton of research just trying to help myself out. Good thing is I feel pretty good the last couple of days out there practicing. Was able to do a little bit more than I thought I was going to be able to do the first day, and then just been trying to stack days.”
Matthew Stafford’s return is crucial to Rams’ playoff hopes in 2025
Now entering his 17th NFL season, Stafford remains one of the most experienced and battle-tested quarterbacks in the league. With a young supporting cast and a defense that’s undergoing a bit of a transition, the Rams will need Stafford at full strength if they hope to contend in a crowded NFC playoff race.Also read: Steve Smith Sr. pokes fun at cheating scandal on live broadcast after lawsuitThe Rams coaching staff are counting on Stafford to be healthy for their Week 1 matchup against the Houston Texans on September 7.
