Before the Lions-Rams game, a Detroit pub forbids Matthew Stafford jerseys, saying, “Use some common sense.”

FOX 2 DETROIT – As he broke numerous franchise records, Matthew Stafford’s number nine jersey was among the hottest-selling Detroit Lions jerseys for ten years. A Detroit pub has announced that patrons wearing Stafford jerseys will not be admitted when he returns this weekend.

Thomas Magee’s is giving a rather frank warning to Detroit Lions fans: don’t even try to come in with a Stafford jersey on. Fans of the Lions are advised not to enter the bar if they are wearing a Stafford jersey, as stated on their social media website.

“PSA: On game day, please do not attempt to enter Thomas Magee’s wearing Lions Stafford jerseys. They’ll turn you away at the door. It is our first game at home in thirty years.

It included a composite image of four Stafford jerseys with a circle with a slash over the top.

In other words, don’t even try.

After guiding the franchise for 11 years, Stafford asked for a trade, and the Lions sent him to the Los Angeles Rams in March of 2021. At the time, several Lions supporters acknowledged to be cheering for their former quarterback. That same year, he led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory.

In fact, there’s still a good chance you’ll see a Stafford jersey if you go downtown or to any game.

Will Ford Field have any Stafford jerseys? To be honest, most likely. But use some common sense, to paraphrase Thomas Magee.

The Lions and Rams will play Sunday night at Ford Field, the first Lions playoff game at home in the stadium’s nearly 22-year history.