DETROIT – Kelly Stafford posted a message to the Detroit Lions fan base Monday following reports over the weekend that the team and her husband, Matthew Stafford, will soon part ways. Throughout Matthew Stafford’s 12 seasons as the starting quarterback in Detroit, Kelly Stafford has been a visible figure in the community. From the community’s outpouring of support during her brain surgery to mixed reactions when she shared strong opinions, Kelly Stafford has been in the headlines plenty throughout the last decade. Lions QB Matthew Stafford requests trade: Where could he land? On Monday morning, Kelly Stafford posted a short message on Instagram, promising a longer goodbye once the situation becomes more clear.

DETROIT – From new coordinators to front office hires to Matthew Stafford trade rumors that shook the whole league, the Detroit Lions had one of the busiest weekends in franchise history. Matthew StaffordThe most significant news of the weekend broke Saturday evening, when multiple experts revealed the Lions and Stafford are expected to part ways this offseason. The decision appears to be mutual as the Lions move forward under a new regime and Stafford enters his mid-30s. Stafford has started 165 games for the Lions since he was drafted with the No. Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford watches from the sidelines during warmups before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago.