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Lions' Matthew Stafford: Wife Kelly has 'leaned on' public support after surgery

(Photo: Duane Burleson, Associated Press)

Allen Park — It's been an unquestionably difficult offseason for the Stafford family.

Kelly Stafford, wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew, underwent a 12-hour surgery last month to remove an acoustic neuroma, a non-cancerous brain tumor that had been impacting her balance for several months.

Kelly has been keeping people updated on her recovery through social media updates, and in his first comments since the surgery, Matthew confirmed things are progressing as well as could be expected.

"She’s doing good," Stafford said in an interview with WJR.