Matthew Stafford Reveals Retirement Timeline, Admits He Doesn't Root for Lions Anymore

While Matthew Stafford is most recognized as the quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, he actually began his career as the future of the Detroit Lions.

Matthew Stafford spent 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions before being traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 2021. While he had some good moments in Detroit, the Lions never made it past the Wild Card round of the playoffs during his tenure.

After being traded to the Rams, Stafford helped lead the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2022. It was the first Super Bowl appearance of his career and the Rams' first since 2000.

Now, Stafford is preparing for his second season with the Rams and his 14th season in the NFL. He recently appeared on the Pardon My Take podcast, where he discussed a variety of topics, including his time with the Lions and his hopes for the future.

When asked if he rooted for the Lions after being eliminated from the playoffs, Stafford said that he didn't really care what happened.

"No, I'm not rooting for anybody at that point," Stafford said. "I have a couple of teammates, a couple of ex-teammates that I wanted to see play well, and they did, but, at that point, I wished everybody could lose."

Stafford went on to say that he doesn't even pay attention to the playoffs if he's not playing.

"I'll peek (at) it, but I'm not invested being like, 'Oh that'll be a good matchup next week,'" Stafford said. "I'm like, 'F this. I want to be out there.'"

Stafford's comments may come as a surprise to some Lions fans, who might have expected him to still have some love for his old team. However, Stafford's comments are understandable, especially considering the fact that he spent so many years in Detroit without experiencing much success.

Now, Stafford is focused on the future and his goal of winning another Super Bowl. He's already had a Hall of Fame-worthy career, but a second Super Bowl victory would only further cement his legacy.