Matthew Stafford’s twins, wife react to contract extension with Lions

After the announcement of his new deal with the Detroit Lions on Monday night, Matthew Stafford’s wife Kelly posted a video of the couple’s twin daughters reacting to the news.

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The five-year, $135 million extension, according to the NFL Network' Ian Rapoport, makes Stafford the highest-paid player in NFL history.

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“When daddy and mommy whispered to us we would be spending 6 more years in Detroit... hope y'all are as excited as we are!” Kelly wrote alongside her Instagram video of infant daughters Chandler and Sawyer.

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Jordin Canada catches fire, but Dream collapse in second half against Fever

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