Kelly Stafford Denies Matthew Stafford Clone Rumors Amid Back Injury Recovery

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, recovering from a back injury that sidelined him for much of training camp and preseason, faced bizarre social media conspiracy theories claiming he died and was cloned. His wife, Kelly Stafford, addressed the rumors with humor on Instagram, attributing the speculation to Stafford's use of the Ammortal Chamber, a recovery device he has employed to rejuvenate his body and mind. Despite these rumors, Stafford returned to practice in full pads and is actively working to regain full fitness for the upcoming NFL season, which will be his 17th. Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed Stafford's participation in team drills, though the team is monitoring his progress cautiously and considering veteran backups in case Stafford is not ready for Week 1. Stafford, who led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory in 2022 and a playoff appearance last season, has expressed his intention to continue playing, with family support emphasizing it will be his decision when to retire. The team and fans remain hopeful that Stafford will return to form and lead the Rams again this season.