{"id":25909,"date":"2025-02-16T20:30:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T20:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divinesoccerinfo.com\/?p=25909"},"modified":"2025-02-16T20:30:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T20:30:26","slug":"stafford-family-connection-matthews-brother-in-law-hired-by-team-in-trade-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divinesoccerinfo.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/16\/stafford-family-connection-matthews-brother-in-law-hired-by-team-in-trade-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Stafford Family Connection: Matthew&#8217;s Brother-In-Law Hired by Team in Trade Talks&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The offseason drama is heating up with just 27 days until the 2025 NFL league year begins\u2014could Matthew Stafford be on his way to the New York Giants?<\/p>\n<p>At 37 years old, Stafford continues to be one of the most respected quarterbacks in the NFL. Recently, rumors have circulated about the possibility of the Giants pursuing the veteran QB. Even Fox Sports host Colin Cowherd proposed a potential route for the Giants to acquire the future Hall of Famer.<\/p>\n<p>Although much would have to fall into place for Stafford to make the move from the West Coast to the East Coast, a notable development has emerged. This week, the Giants announced they were hiring Chad Hall, former wide receivers coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills, as their new assistant quarterbacks coach. What makes this interesting?<\/p>\n<p>Hall is Stafford&#8217;s brother-in-law, further fueling speculation about Stafford\u2019s potential future in New York.<\/p>\n<p>After leading the Los Angeles Rams to an NFC Divisional Round matchup against the eventual Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles, Stafford wrapped up his 2024 season with a solid 65% completion rate, 3,762 passing yards, and 20 touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s clearly plenty left in the tank as Stafford gears up for his 17th NFL season. 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