Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has but to take part in coaching camp as he offers with a again harm, and head coach Sean McVay doesn’t need to place any timeline on the veteran’s return.
McVay urged final week that Stafford would miss the primary 5 days of observe as a consequence of again soreness that the 37-year-old skilled over the summer season. When Stafford nonetheless was not prepared after the primary week, McVay mentioned the group is taking issues “a week at a time” with their quarterback.
McVay was requested on Saturday for one more replace. He mentioned Stafford continues to be “week-to-week” and that the quarterback won’t take part in joint practices with the Dallas Cowboys, which start on Tuesday.
The Rams even have joint practices with the Los Angeles Chargers starting on Aug. 13, however McVay wouldn’t decide to Stafford returning by then.
“I want I might allow you to out extra with that. …The Cowboys, I’d say that’s lower than doubtless. With the Chargers, and I do know I’m most likely irritating you guys, however it actually is a week-to-week factor and what I don’t need to do is ready a timeline,” McVay mentioned, via Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. “I do know he’s making good progress, noticed Dr. Watkins once more at present. Every part is in fine condition. However to reply your query, the Cowboys is a no after which we’ll see in regards to the Chargers.”
Stafford has handled a variety of accidents all through his profession, however he’s identified for enjoying via them. Whereas he additionally had a again subject final season, he nonetheless managed to play in 16 video games.
Stafford threw for 3,762 yards, 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions final season. He led the Rams to the playoffs, the place they beat the Minnesota Vikings within the wild-card spherical. L.A. misplaced to the Philadelphia Eagles within the divisional spherical.
The Rams have a succesful backup in Jimmy Garoppolo, however the newest ailment for Stafford might highlight a potential need for McVay’s group.
Stafford has been round lengthy sufficient that he might simply play in Week 1 after sitting out coaching camp and the preseason. The Rams doubtless hope to have him again earlier than then, however they don’t seem to be going to push something with their two-time Professional Bowl QB.
