L.A. Rams QB Matthew Stafford and Wife Kelly’s Relationship Timeline

Matthew Stafford and wife Kelly Stafford ’s romance started in college — and four kids later , they are still going strong. The Los Angeles Rams quarterback fell for his wife in the mid-2000s while playing football for the University of Georgia. At the time, Kelly was a cheerleader for the college.

Nearly two years after tying the knot in April 2015 , the “Morning After” podcast host couldn’t help but gush over her husband as they prepared to become first-time parents. “I truly have the best partner in life. For those of you who know him personally, [you] know what such an amazing man he is .



.. but I am the only one lucky enough to know what an incredible husband he is,” she wrote via Instagram in March 2017.

“We have had so many good years, but I know there are even better ones ahead.” You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News The duo welcomed their twin girls , Sawyer and Chandler, later that month.

They have since added two more daughters , Hunter and Tyler, to their brood. Scroll down to see the Staffords’ love story: Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram L.A.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford and Wife Kelly’s Relationship Timeline: From College to Parents of 4 Matthew Stafford and wife Kelly Stafford ’s romance started in college — and four kids later , they are still going strong.The Los Angeles Rams quarterback fell for his wife in the mid-2000s while playing football for the University of Georgia. At the time, Kelly was a cheerleader for the college.

Nearly two years after tying the knot in April 2015 , the “Morning After” podcast host couldn’t help but gush over her husband as they prepared to become first-time parents.“I truly have the best partner in life. For those of you who know him personally, [you] know what such an amazing man he is .

.. but I am the only one lucky enough to know what an incredible husband he is,” she wrote via Instagram in March 2017.

“We have had so many good years, but I know there are even better ones ahead.”The duo welcomed their twin girls , Sawyer and Chandler, later that month. They have since added two more daughters , Hunter and Tyler, to their brood.

Scroll down to see the Staffords’ love story: Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram July 2007 The pair met in college while attending the University of Georgia. Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram February 2009 Nearly two years after they first saw each other, the duo went on their first date. They were “goin’ steady” by November of that year.

Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram March 2014 “Don't think I could be any happier!! #icecream,” Kelly wrote via Instagram, debuting her engagement ring while eating ice cream with her new fiancé. The athlete proposed on March 30. Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram April 2015 The lovebirds tied the knot on April 4 after one year of being engaged.

Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram April 2015 The pair jetted off to New Zealand and Fiji for their honeymoon. Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram March 2016 “So grateful to have explored Italy with my best friend. #Venice,” Kelly captioned an Instagram photo of the twosome in Italy.

Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram October 2016 Kelly gave her husband a big kiss in celebration of his 100th NFL win with the Lions. “Super proud of this man and the team!” she wrote via social media. Credit: AP/Shutterstock March 2017 The athlete welcomed twin daughters Sawyer and Chandler with his wife on March 31.

Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram November 2017 The couple picked out their first Christmas tree as a family of four. Credit: Duane Burleson/AP/Shutterstock April 2018 “3 years of marriage ..

. and still, each day, you remind me why you are so easy to love,” Kelly wrote via Instagram alongside a throwback wedding snap. “Thank you for picking me to do life with.

Happy anniversary!” Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram August 2018 The former college cheerleader native gave birth to the pair’s third daughter, Hunter, on August 16. Credit: Rick Osentoski/AP/Shutterstock January 2019 Kelly was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor called acoustic neuroma and underwent surgery to remove the tumor three months later. Her April 2019 surgery was a success, but she had to relearn how to move her body again.

"I could not have done it without this man next to me but also without all the support of the people that are close to us. We had parents here, siblings here, my mom was here for a long time. Our nanny is exceptional.

I trust her more with my kids than I trust myself," Kelly told Detroit’s’ WDIV-TV in September of that year. "I told Matthew, I think about those people who go through this and don't have these privileges that we have and how they heal. They have to be complete rock stars because I truly don't know how I would have done it without these people.

" Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram June 2020 The husband-and-wife duo welcomed their fourth child, daughter Tyler, on June 26. “Thank you for all of the support. Love, us and our girl squad,” Kelly wrote via social media after they brought their baby girl home.

Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram March 2021 “I’d choose you every time. Every. Damn.

time. Let this crazy adventure begin,” Kelly wrote alongside a series of photos of the pair in Mexico after her news broke that her husband was traded to the Rams. Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram September 2021 Matthew celebrated his first game as an L.

A. Ram with a big hug from his wife. Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram November 2021 The twosome explored the California coast without their kids during Matthew’s bye week.

Credit: Jed Jacobsohn/AP/Shutterstock January 2022 Kelly came to her man’s defense after his former Lions teammate Ndamukong Suh accused him of kicking him during the Rams game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 25. During the game, the Suh was flagged with taunting Matthew after he was seen by officials pointing his finger in the quarterback’s face. “I asked Matthew last night [about the altercation] and he was like, ‘Honestly, I don’t really know what happened.

I didn’t really know who tackled me. But I remember getting put to the ground and someone on me and got him off me to try to get to the next play, and then Suh was in my face telling me he was going to f--- me up,’” Kelly said on her “The Morning After with Kelly Stafford” podcast. While Matthew seemingly let the incident go after the beating the Bucs, Kelly was upset on her husband’s behalf.

“I'm trying to give some grace here and not get very upset about the massive man threatening my husband. But at the same time, are you kidding? What are you doing?” she said. “It's water under the bridge now, Matthew could care less.

” Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram February 2022 “You did it. That team did it,” Kelly wrote via Instagram after the Rams' NFC Championship win. “Your daughters and I are so grateful to be able to witness it and cheer you on.

One more game baby!” Credit: JOHN G MABANGLO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock February 2022 Kelly was “so damn proud” of Matthew after the Rams won Super Bowl LVI, calling her husband, “My champion” via Instagram. Credit: Tony Gutierrez/AP/Shutterstock February 2022 After seeing critics attempting to diminish Matthew's Super Bowl win, Kelly stood up for her husband via her Instagram Story. "Can y'all just let him enjoy this?!" the podcast host wrote.

"It went from Matthew can't win, to Matthew can't win against winning teams, to Matthew can't win big games, to Matthew can't win playoff games, to Matthew can't win it all." Kelly continued by addressing fans and players who felt that Matthew wasn't Hall of Fame-worthy, despite winning the Lombardi Trophy. "We shouldn't be talking about the HOF because he isn't done playing this game.

...

[But] I can't wait for him to prove you wrong in his remaining years, just like he did IN ONE YEAR to everyone who said all the things listed above." Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stanford/Instagram April 2022 “This is seven years. A night in a hotel downtown, room service while watching the final four .

.. couldn’t have celebrated our anniversary any better.

❤️,” Kelly captioned a snap with her husband. Credit: Courtesy Kelly Stafford/Instagram May 2022 The Staffords snuck in a smooch. Credit: Courtesy The Morning After/Kelly Stafford/Instagram June 2022 Kelly and Matthew took a bite out of the Big Apple the summer after the QB won the Super Bowl.

Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram April 2023 Kelly marked their wedding anniversary via Instagram . “8 years and counting. Love you @matthewstafford,” she wrote on April 4.

That same month, she fired back at mom-shamers when the couple decided not to bring their youngest daughter, Tyler, on a family trip to Hawaii. “We make decisions for our kids that benefit them,” she explained at the time. Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram May 2023 The pair had a romantic getaway to Italy during the NFL offseason.

Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram July 2023 “Wedding season is officially over ...

just in time for another type of season to begin,” Kelly wrote via Instagram , sharing several snaps with Matthew at different ceremonies. “My wedding date was a damn good time and a very attractive guy as well. We may be getting older, but when the DJ is going, I feel like we are still dancing at @bourbonstreetathens.

I hope that never changes. Love you @matthewstafford.” Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram February 2024 “Relationships take work, honesty, and accountability .

.. Happy Valentine’s Day to the man who helps me become the best version of myself,” Kelly gushed via social media after Matthew made a guest appearance on her podcast.

“I wouldn’t want it to be on any other team, but yours, no matter if we are up or down.” Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram July 2024 Kelly sang Matthew’s praises ahead of his 16th season in the NFL, writing via Instagram, “I truly love and respect the man you are ..

. you always surprise me with the way you handle yourself.” She gushed, “You are the ultimate leader and team player no matter how banged up inside and out you are, you always put your team ahead of yourself.

You are one of the good guys, a true professional and an example for the younger generation to strive to be like.” Kelly continued: “And it’s no different for this Stafford team you captain ..

. our girls will have high expectations of how they should be treated by their future partners based on the example you set in this home. Yes, you are a quarterback, but that role is nothing compared to the role you play in this family.

I will always be your biggest cheerleader for whatever role you are playing. So here is to year 16, let it be your best year yet! #go9.” Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram October 2024 The couple dressed up for Halloween as David Beckham and his “better half(s)” a.

k.a wife Victoria Beckham and a soccer ball . Credit: Cooper Neill/Getty Images December 2024 Kelly gave Matthew a shout-out after the Rams made it to the playoffs despite a 1-4 start to the season.

“You’re different. You’re built tough. The way you never give up .

.. whether it be during a drive, during a game, or during a season,” she wrote in an Instagram tribute.

“What an incredible example you set for our girls and all kids watching you play this game. So proud of you and the way you always persevere.” She added, “Congrats to the comeback kid, the OG of arm angles and no-lookers, the “it’s never over” guy, a true leader, toughest QB out there and future HOFer.

0-0. LFG.” Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Stafford/Instagram February 2025 The twosome jetted off to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with friends after the holidays came to an end.

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