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Two weeks ago, Kelly Stafford, wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew, announced via Instagram that she had been diagnosed with a brain tumor that requires surgery. On Tuesday, she provided a brief update, letting her followers know that she is preparing for said surgery this week (via her Instagram story):
It appears Kelly Stafford is preparing for surgery.
— Pride of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) April 16, 2019
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“Last time I was packing for the hospital, it was in August when sweet hunter was coming into this world,” Kelly wrote. “A different kind of packing this time with a different kind of feeling.. but one thing is certain.. I’m excited for this journey to come to an end and move on with my live!”
It’s great to see her so positive about her situation, and we’re sending all of our positive vibes her way. You can do this, Kelly! We can’t wait to see you rooting on your husband from the stands again soon!
- Chris Burke of The Athletic has another fantastic insider piece. This time, he interviews Lions director of player personnel Kyle O’Brien to figure out how he became familiar with Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia. He also has an interesting note about how Rams passing game coordinator Shane Waldron once shared a house with O’Brien and Patricia.
- While Damon Harrison is away, it’s important to remember just how important he is to the team:
From Weeks 8-17 with Detroit, Damon Harrison was the league's 2nd highest-graded interior D-lineman.
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) April 16, 2019
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- On Tuesday, Graham Glasgow spoke with the media and talked about how proud he is for his rise from walk-on student at Michigan to NFL starter and his aspirations from here.
- If you want to see any of the media sessions from Tuesday, including Glasgow, Jarrad Davis and Devon Kennard, the official Lions YouTube page has them in their entirety:
- Justin Rogers of the Detroit News has a breakdown of the 2019 NFL Draft cornerbacks, and which players may fit best with the Lions.
- Add a couple more names to the Lions’ draft visits list, including Clemson’s Clelin Ferrell:
A couple recent Lions visits to report: Clemson DL Clelin Ferrell, Arizona DT P.J. Johnson and Middle Tennessee LB Darius Harris.
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) April 16, 2019