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Matthew Stafford returns for an 18th NFL season

His coach says Stafford made him a better person.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 111 min read
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“I will say this, I’m a better person because I get a chance to coach Matthew Stafford. And I mean that.” Stafford is b

What happened: Matthew Stafford will play an 18th NFL season. He says the decision is about everything football brings, not only another championship pursuit.

Why it matters: The choice keeps Stafford in the league after a career already spanning nearly two decades. His framing points to a broader motivation than adding another ring.

What to watch: Stafford’s 2026 season will show how that perspective shapes his next chapter.

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