US EditionRams Quarterback Matthew Stafford Able to Practice Again
Stafford returned to practice after a back injury that sidelined him for weeks, with coach McVay confirming he would have been game-ready if the season had started.
- The Rams’ starting quarterback took part in a full team practice at SoFi Stadium on Monday, August 18, 2025, marking his first group workout since minicamp in June.
- Stafford has been unable to participate in team activities due to a worsening back injury, limiting him to private throwing sessions and causing him to miss last week's training camp drills.
- During Monday’s practice, Stafford completed upwards of 60 throws covering short, medium, and deep routes, led the first-team offense, and demonstrated no visible physical restrictions.
- Head coach Sean McVay acknowledged that the player's opportunities were somewhat restricted, but praised his performance during the limited time he was on the field, adding that the team is approaching the situation cautiously, taking it day by day.
- The Rams are carefully assessing how Stafford's back holds up after practice as they get ready for their home opener on September 7 versus Houston.
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Meadville Tribune
Rams QB Matthew Stafford practices for 2nd straight day in recovery from back injury
Matthew Stafford has gone through his second practice of the summer with the Rams and coach Sean McVay seems encouraged by his starting quarterback’s progress in his recovery from an injured disk in his back. McVay said Tuesday that Stafford…
LA Daily News
San Bernardino SunRams encouraged with QB Matthew Stafford’s 2nd practice
LOS ANGELES — The ball spun, tight and true. Tutu Atwell didn’t have to hurry or slow in the midst of his corner route, tracking the ball as it fell where only he could catch it in the end zone. Practicing Tuesday for the second consecutive day after missing the first four weeks with an aggravated disc in his back, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford again looked like himself. Participating in the full practice, including the team portion against …
'Stafford Died Weeks Ago' Trends As NFL Fans Joke That LA Rams QB Matthew Stafford Has Passed Away And The One Seen At Practice Is A 'Clone'
The hashtag #StaffordDiedWeeksAgo has been trending on social media following Matthew Stafford’s return to practice after being sidelined with an injury. Fans are jokingly claiming that the future Hall of Fame Los Angeles Rams quarterback is actually dead and has been replaced by a clone. Matthew Stafford’s return to the Los Angeles Rams’ practice field comes after weeks of vague updates about the back injury that he’s been dealing with, with th…
Rams' Matthew Stafford returns to practice after missing time due to back injury
Every Los Angeles Rams fan was smiling ear to ear on Monday after seeing who was on the practice field.Quarterback Matthew Stafford, who has been dealing with an aggravated disc in his back, was seen in a red practice jersey alongside his teammates. The Rams tweeted out a picture of Stafford heading to the field, where he participated in drills.Though it was limited work, head coach Sean McVay liked what he saw from his starter.CLICK HERE FOR MO…
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