![Matthew Stafford reportedly nixed Patriots as trade destination prior to Lions trading him to Rams - CBSSports.com Matthew Stafford reportedly nixed Patriots as trade destination prior to Lions trading him to Rams - CBSSports.com](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2017/12/16/5a6a8942-b806-45c8-a895-64cd8f57f910/thumbnail/1200x675/8b003283d4b38ab597328c9fa49fea27/matt-stafford.jpg)
Matthew Stafford reportedly nixed Patriots as trade destination prior to Lions trading him to Rams - CBSSports.com
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Stafford is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL and the Patriots should consider trading for him
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Report: Matthew Stafford Asked To Be Traded Anywhere but To Patriots - Sports Illustrated New England Patriots News, Analysis and More
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