Kelly Stafford, wife of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, has apologized to Joe Cox and his family after revealing on the 'Off the Vine' podcast that she dated Matthew's backup quarterback to make him jealous during their college days at Georgia. The story, which went viral, led to significant media attention and speculation about Cox’s involvement. Kelly clarified on Instagram that Cox and his family had no involvement in the incident and expressed admiration for their relationship, which she aspired to emulate. Media personalities like Stephen A. Smith criticized Kelly for sharing such personal details publicly. Kelly emphasized that the events occurred 16 years ago and would not change anything about her past. The apology aimed to clear any misunderstandings and mitigate the impact on Cox’s family.