As the Chiefs and Eagles continue their competitions for supremacy in NFL play, players from other 30 teams are taking this time off to relax and rejuvenate – Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford enjoys this time off to travel with Kelly, his four daughters, and experience something new – yet sports remain ever present in his family’s lives regardless of its off-season nature.
As part of their commitment to athleticism, the Stafford family recently attended an Olympian gymnast Jordan Chiles performance and Kelly Stafford showed her admiration by publicly calling out Chiles using only three words on social media – Legend! Kelly’s post captured their meeting Chiles while Kelly’s shared photos and messages underscored what an impactful figure such as him can have on young fans.
Jordan Chiles, celebrated for her achievements including a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and a gold medal at the 2023 Santiago Pan American Games, left a lasting impression on the Stafford family. Following the event, Kelly even showcased her daughters’ gymnastic skills in a video, signaling perhaps a future in sports for them too.
Kelly Stafford recounted an incident from a Rams-Eagles divisional game at Lincoln Financial Field that showcased less-than-sporting conduct by one individual who later was identified as former Eagles player making unsportsmanlike gestures towards her family and making unwelcome comments toward them. At first she mistook him for just another fan; upon realizing who it was she was taken aback but expressed appreciation at how respectful Philadelphia fans had been postgame, with no animosity even among longstanding team rivalry rivalry rivalries!
Experiences at sporting events for athletes’ families can often range from exhilarating and inspiring to uncomfortable and detrimental, and vice versa; such is true at Eagles games where unwelcome behavior arises from competition; yet moments of camaraderie often leave lasting impressions, encouraging future generations of sports lovers.