Matthew Stafford insisted from the minute his back injury became an issue that there was no long-term concern with his health. Both he and general manager Bob Quinn repeatedly told the media that they expect Stafford’s back to be completely healed in time for offseason workouts in 2020.
“In just talking to all the doctors, trainers and Matthew himself that he is going to be good to go for the offseason program,” Quinn said at the end of the 2019 season. “So no issues there.”
It appears everyone was being honest. Kelly Stafford, wife of Matthew, announced on Instagram that Matthew got word back in January that his back is “completely healed.