Lions QB Matthew Stafford, through the years

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford leaves the field after training camp practice at Ford Field in Allen Detroit, Michigan on August 8, 2009.

Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford celebrates after picking up a long running first down in the first quarter against Washington at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 27, 2009.

Colts first overall pick quarterback Peyton Manning tells Lions first overall pick quarterback Matthew Stafford, " Good luck to you young man" after the Lions beat the Colts 18-17 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on August 29, 2009.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford leaves the field after beating Washington at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 27, 2009.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford meet on the field after the game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on October 18, 2009.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford runs it into the end zone past Rams Clifton Ryan for a touchdown at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan November 1, 2009.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford celebrates with teammates after running in a touchdown against the St. Louis Rams at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan November 1, 2009.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is drilled to the ground by Bears Julius Peppers in the secondf quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on September 12, 2010. Stafford did not return to the game with a shoulder injury.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford during stretching drills at training facility in Allen Park, Michigan on August 1 , 2011.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and Cowboys quarterback great Troy Aikmen chat before the game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 2, 2011.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford after throwing a touchdown pass in a game against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on October 10, 2011.

Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford waits in the smoke in the tunnel during introductions before a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on October 16, 2011.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford heads for the next hole during the Lions Golf Invitational at the TPC Michigan in Dearborn, Michigan on June 6, 2012.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford, who had surgery on his right throwing arm works out on the ropes during a practice at the indoor practice facility at Detroit Country Day on May 16, 2011.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and head coach Jim Stafford watch over practice during a break at training facility in Allen Park, Michigan on July 30, 2012.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is dragged down by Steelers' Ziggy Hood on fourth down in the fourth quarter on November 17, 2013.

Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford dives for a touchdown that was reviewed and ruled good in the fourth quarter in a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 30, 2012.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws out the first pitch before the second game of a doubleheader between Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers on April 21, 2012 at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Bears Stephen Paea and Shea McClellin in the second quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 22, 2012.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford takes some of Soldier Field with him after being put into the ground during a game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Illinois on October 22, 2012.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked on third down by Packers' Ryan Pickett at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 18, 2012.

Coleman McCarthy, of Midland, and Anthony Barnes of Saginaw watch over warm-ups before a game against the St. Louis Rams at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 9, 2012.

Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson after Johnson's reception and long run for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Arizona Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on September 15, 2013.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws under pressure in the third quarter against Washington at FedExField in Landover, Maryland on September 22, 2013.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford sitting on the bench before a game against the Eagles in December 2013.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers meet on the field after the Lions loss 22-9 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on October 6, 2013.

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford comes off the field after beating the Chicago Bears 21-19 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on November 10, 2013.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles during a game with the Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 17, 2013.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 8, 2013.

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford sits on the field three hours before the game against the New York Giants at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 8, 2014.

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford reaches over the goal line for a touchdown in the third quarter against the New York Giants at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 8, 2014.

Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Lions head out onto the field for the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 14, 2014.

Deroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford does not like what he sees as Panthers' Mario Addison charges after him in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 14, 2014.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford shows his talent off the field, playing '4-Sqaure' with students of Marion Law Academy. The Detroit Lions and Ford Motor Company kick off their fall 'Meet Up & Eat Up with the Lions and Ford' program, educating Detroit Public School children and the community on the benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables during a visit to Eastern Market in Detroit, Michigan on September 14, 2014.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is hammered after scrambling out of the pocket by Saints Marcus Ball and the defense in the first quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on October 19, 2014.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford heads out of the tunnel during introductions with wide receiver Calvin Johnson being the last to be introduced before Detroit takes on Miami at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 9, 2014.

Former Lions player, Dolphins safety Louis Delmas congratulates Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford after the victory over Miami at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 9, 2014.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a sidearm pass to Calvin Johnson in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on November 16, 2014.

Lions guard Larry Warford and quarterback Matthew Stafford in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on December 21, 2014.

All smiles as Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson leave the field after the 24-20 victory against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on January 3, 2016.

Joking around, Lions' Matthew Stafford gets his hat smashed over his eyes by teammate Calvin Johnson as they leave the field with a 24-20 victory against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on January 3, 2016.

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell and quarterback Matthew Stafford at training camp at Novi High School in Novi, Michigan on August 5, 2015.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is introduced onto the field before the game against the New York Jets at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on August 13, 2015.

Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins and Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford chat on the field after the game at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland on August 20, 2015.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is pressured by Chargers' Melvin Ingram in the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California on September 13, 2015.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford on the sidelines in the fourth quarter with offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and head coach Jim Caldwell against the Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on October 11, 2015.

Lions wide receivers Corey Fuller and Lance Moore, quarterback Matthew Stafford and backup quarterback Dan Orlovsky arrive to the Superdome for Monday Night Football in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 21, 2015.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford leaves the field after the 35-27 Detroit victory over the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 21, 2015.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger talk on the field after a joint practice at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on August 10, 2016.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks downfield as Packers' Nick Perry chases him down late in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on September 25, 2016.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford is getting what he wanted in his ticket out of Detroit.

Lions quarterback looks to make a block as wide receiver Golden Tate brings the ball upfield in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 6, 2016.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford gets slammed during a throw by Vikings' Danielle Hunter in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 6, 2016.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and the team come out of the tunnel before Detroit takes on Jacksonville at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 20, 2016.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Lions wait to come out of the tunnel, carrying flags on the NFL Salute to Service month against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 20, 2016.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford leaves the field surrounded by photographers after Detroit beats the Saints 28-13 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 4, 2016.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford runs over several Chicago Bears players, including Demontre Hurst, as well as his own, Lions tight end Eric Ebron, to get the go-ahead score late in the fourth quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 11, 2016.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and Giants quarterback Eli Manning talk on the field before the game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on December 18, 2016.

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford gets the ball away but gets crushed between Giants' Damon Harrison and his own lineman Laken Tomlinson in the second quarter at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on December 18, 2016.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford meet on the field after the 30-28 New England victory in Detroit, Michigan on August 25, 2017.

Injured Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford chat on the field during warm-ups at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on November 6, 2017.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on September 30, 2018.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford poses for a picture before the game with wife Kelly and daughters Chandler, Sawyer and new baby Hunter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on October 28, 2018.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford gives one of his three daughters a kiss before heading out for warm-ups before the Chicago Bears game at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 22, 2018.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford waits to come out of the tunnel for the Thanksgiving Day against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 22, 2018.

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford is pressured out of the pocket by Rams Ethan Westbrooks and John Johnson III and is sacked, but off-setting penalties forced both teams to replay the down in the fourth quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 2, 2018.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford heads out of the tunnel for warm-ups at the 2019 home opener at Ford Field on September 15, 2019.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford visits with his twin daughter Sawyer and Chandler Stafford on the sideline before Detroit takes on the Vikings at Ford Field October 20, 2019.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, neither of whom played in the first preseason game, greet each other after the 33-3 New England victory at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on August 8, 2019.

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford tosses up a long pass in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 22, 2019.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and former teammate Giants wide receiver Golden Tate meet on the field after the 31-26 Detroit victory at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on October 27, 2019.

Matthew and Kelly Stafford and their children.

Detroit Lions players and coaches together on the goal line during the national anthem before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on October 4, 2020.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws in the second quarter against Washington at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan  on November 15, 2020.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford heads back to the field after talking with head coach Matt Patricia on the sideline during a review of the eventually ruled touchdown by wide receiver Kenny Golladay in the second quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 23, 2018.