The 2022 NFL season probably hasn't gone as Matthew Stafford envisioned it. Instead of competing to defend his Super Bowl title, the Rams' QB has Marcus Easley Jersey been sidelined by injuries for much of the year as he watches his struggling team limp toward the finish line.However, any rumors of him calling it a career after this season have quickly been put to bed.In an appearance on his wife's podcast, "The Morning After with Kelly Stafford," Matthew gave a clear answer when asked if he was planning on retiring."A lot of people are asking this," Kelly said to her husband. "I already know the answer, Tim Harris Jersey but ... are you retiring?""Oh, no," Matthew responded bluntly.Here it is from Matthew himself on retirement: HoldenCantor (@HoldenCantor) MORE:The 34-year-old quarterback hasn't taken the field since Week 11 as he continues his recovery from a spinal cord contusion while on injured reserve. With the Rams (4-10) now officially eliminated from playoff contention, it appears extremely unlikely we'll Kent Hull Jersey see him again this season.The spinal cord contusion is the latest in a long line of injuries that has bugged him in recent years. He underwent a this offseason that was supposed to help him "deal with the pain he experienced last season and to help prepare for this season," per .We haven't heard too much about his elbow in 2022, but he has dealt with a concu sion (which kept him out in Week 10 vs. the Cardinals) on top of the most recent spinal cord injury.MORE: With Stafford battling so many injuries, it's no wonder there was speculation about whether he'd hang up his cleats sometime soon. After all, he did achieve his ultimate goal of lifting the Lombardi Trophy back in February. However, it looks like his competitive spirit will bring him back onto the gridiron. That, and his lucrative contract.Stafford signed a four-year, Shaq Lawson Jersey $160 million extension with the Rams this offseason which carries an injury guarantee. As NFL Network's Mike Garafolo noted, Stafford has an option bonus coming due on March 19, 2023, when his $31 million salary for 2024 also will become fully guaranteed.Matthew Stafford is due $27.5 million from the in 2023. All of it is guaranteed for injury, with $1.5 million Buffalo Bills Pet Gear of it fully guaranteed.Theres a $26 million option bonus in March that basically triggers another $31 million fully guaranteed in 2024. Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) With that in mind, it doesn't seem like Stafford will be calling it a career anytime soon.