By Mummy Grace Matthew Stafford’s Future: Could He Join a NFC North Rival?
It’s like a bad breakup that keeps getting worse for Detroit Lions fans. First, former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson heads to the Chicago Bears to take over as head coach, and now, there’s talk of another ex-Lions player—Matthew Stafford—potentially landing with a division rival. Yep, you guessed it: the Minnesota Vikings.
Stafford, who now plays for the Los Angeles Rams, might be on the move soon. NFL expert Wynston Wilcox predicts the Rams could trade him, given his high trade value. And the Vikings? They could be the perfect landing spot for the former Detroit quarterback.
Sure, Minnesota already has a crowded quarterback room with Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, and J.J. McCarthy, but Wilcox thinks Stafford could still be a game-changer for them. He’d bring veteran experience and elevate an offense that already boasts one of the league’s top receivers in Justin Jefferson. If the Vikings want to stay competitive and win big, Stafford could be just the guy to take them to the next level, at least for the next couple of seasons.
Wilcox even suggests that Stafford could give McCarthy the time he needs to get comfortable in the NFL while keeping the Vikings competitive. Not a bad idea when you’re trying to balance winning now and developing your future QB.
If you’re a Lions fan, it’s tough to watch Stafford potentially join a bitter rival. But the reality is, if the Vikings want to compete in the NFC North and beyond, adding Stafford could make a lot of sense. And honestly, Stafford deserves another shot at a championship before he retires.
It doesn’t stop there, though. FOX Sports’ Nick Wright had an even wilder idea: a Stafford-for-Tua Tagovailoa trade between the Rams and the Miami Dolphins. It’s a bold suggestion, but one that could give both teams a fresh start at quarterback.
It’s clear—whether it’s Minnesota or Miami, Stafford’s future is looking anything but calm.