Who Is Matthew Stafford Married To? Inside The Rams QB's Married Life With Wife Kelly And Four Kids

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has spent nearly two decades in the spotlight, thanks to his glowing NFL career. But away from the field, it’s his loving marriage to Kelly Stafford that defines his personal story. The pair, whose journey began as college sweethearts and evolved into lifelong partners, have weathered many storms together, while also enjoying the thrill of raising four daughters together.

Now, Kelly Stafford is once again making headlines after announcing she is taking some time away from her popular podcast, The Morning After, to focus on her mental health.

Kelly Stafford takes a step back from podcast, citing mental health struggle

In the latest episode of The Morning After podcast, which aired on October 2, 2025, Kelly Stafford revealed that she would be stepping away from podcasting for at least a month. The mother of four shared that the podcast is like her fifth child, but she has been struggling. Kelly shared:

“I've just been kind of struggling with where I see this going. Obviously, I have four daughters and a husband, and this podcast is another one of my babies, and I love it a lot, but not as much as them. It has been taking more time than I've wanted it to. And so, Kyra and I are going to take this month and put our heads together and kind of see where to take it from here.”

The 36-year-old has consistently used her platform to speak candidly about motherhood, marriage, and the challenges of family life with an NFL star. Kelly revealed she needs to regroup and prioritise her well-being, interestingly adding that even Matthew wasn’t aware of this decision. Speaking about her mental health break, the podcaster shared:

“I feel like we can all lean on each other now... For right now, just for somewhat of my mental health, and it’s also midseason, there have been changes in this podcast. I just think I need to take a step back and kind of figure out what the plan is. I’m not saying this is over. I really need a second.”

Who is Kelly Stafford? Inside her love story with Matthew Stafford

Kelly has been with Matthew Stafford since their college days at the University of Georgia, where he became the first true freshman quarterback to start for the Bulldogs since 1998. While Matthew was a rising football star, Kelly was a cheerleader. Kelly studied nursing while enrolled at the University of Georgia, and in 2014, she became a registered nurse.

Kelly’s NFL ties go beyond her marriage to Matthew. Her brother, Chad Hall, is a former NFL player and currently serves as a wide receivers coach for the Buffalo Bills. According to ESPN, Hall played with the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and the Philadelphia Eagles during his NFL career.

Kelly and Matthew’s relationship didn’t have a smooth start in the early years, but the duo ultimately tied the knot in April 2015. This year, the couple celebrated ten years of marriage, during which they welcomed four daughters. However, their decade-long marriage hasn’t been without challenges. Kelly has often shared candid insights into her and Matthew’s struggles with infertility in the initial years of their marriage. In 2019, she endured another health scare when she underwent surgery to remove a brain tumour. Through it all, Matthew stood firm by her side.

In September 2021, Kelly launched her podcast, The Morning After, which soon gained popularity for heartfelt conversations and occasional insights into her married life with Matthew and their four kids. Two years after its launch, she brought on her close family friend, the award-winning Detroit-based reporter Hank Winchester.

Kelly and Matthew are parents of four

Despite all the health struggles over the years, Kelly and Matthew Stafford have weathered all storms and grown stronger. Today, the Staffords are proud parents to four daughters: twins Sawyer and Chandler (8), Hunter (7), and Tyler (5). In her podcast, the doting mom often shares stories about the realities of motherhood, from schoolyard rumours tied to NFL trade chatter to family health scares.

Speaking about her bond with her children, Kelly admits that balancing parenting with public scrutiny hasn’t always been easy. On her podcast, she once candidly shared:

“I’m very real and vulnerable, and I’m okay with that, but I do feel like sometimes it gets to the point where maybe my daughters, when they grow up, they’re like, ‘I don’t want this following me.'”

Despite the challenges, both Matthew and Kelly are committed to keeping family at the centre of their lives. The couple even became minority owners of Angel City FC. While the Rams' quarterback keeps a lower profile, Kelly has become the family’s outspoken voice, tackling speculation as it arises.

The Rams are performing well in the 2025 season, but Matthew’s back pain issues have left fans concerned about his ability to play. Meanwhile, Kelly is taking time to reset before returning to her podcast. For now, her focus is squarely on her health, her marriage, and their four daughters.

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