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NFL players react to stunning Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff trade

Published: Jan 30, 2021 at 11:47 PM

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The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams agreed to terms on a massive deal Saturday night, sending Matthew Stafford from the Motor City to the City of Angels in exchange for Jared Goff and a package of picks.

Players from around the NFL reacted to the seismic news.

Hey @ClaytonKersh22, have you heard from an old friend today? 👀
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 31, 2021

The rams just got a dawg!! Happy for staff man✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) January 31, 2021

👀 you always know it’s a possibility but it’s surprising when trades like this happen! https://t.co/IKI0qiTvkD
— Calais Campbell (@CalaisCampbell) January 31, 2021

Congrats to my guy Stafford! Happy for him and the fam!
— DK (@DevonKennard) January 31, 2021

Whoa https://t.co/6efWtZHxeN pic.twitter.com/T6zuy5CPKZ
— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) January 31, 2021

Just wanted to send out a quick note thanking #MattStafford and his family for all they have done for the team, the fans and the city. @Lions @RamsNFL @NFL pic.twitter.com/DOSnEst9bF
— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) January 31, 2021

Hmmm... 2 yrs after a @RamsNFL QB plays in the SB the team moves on... how many teams have done that before??? What does this mean for the future of both sides??? Can’t wait to watch, who’s with me???
— Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) January 31, 2021

Rams are getting a great one💪🏾
— Tyrell Crosby (@Tyrellcrosby) January 31, 2021

Go crazy 9 🥂
— Mal (@jamalagnew) January 31, 2021

Stafford going to ball out in Cali!! Congrats to one of the most underrated QBs to ever touch the field
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
— Brandon Copeland (@bcope51) January 31, 2021

Guess I gotta pick 9 off!
— Nino (@qdiggs6) January 31, 2021

Stafford went for a qb swap. Two 1st round picks and a third. So wtf Watson bouta go for😅🤣
— Chase Edmonds (@ChaseEdmonds22) January 31, 2021

Hey🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️ Stafford is off the board, GB has their future QB, Ballard has @Colts with a championship foundation and ARod is 2 chips from having #GOATStatus... 😕😕😕 #GetErDONEindy
— ROBERT MATHIS The1st (@RobertMathis98) January 31, 2021

Did I miss something? Or did the Rams get finessed with that trade?
— Darrin Walls (@DWalls2ND) January 31, 2021

The Rams will be dangerous with Stafford. He still has one of the biggest and best arms in the League 💪🏻
— Marc Mariani (@marcmariani80) January 31, 2021

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