Matthew Stafford of the Rams set to engage in field activities this week, according to latest updates
Matthew Stafford, the Los Angeles Rams' quarterback, is making progress in his recovery from an aggravated disc injury in his back and is expected to resume working out this week. Despite the injury, Stafford is still expected to play in the Rams' season opener against the Houston Texans on September 7, 2025 [1][2][3][4].
Stafford had been sidelined from training camp due to the injury and received epidural injections to aid his recovery [1][3][4]. He returned to practice with limited work starting August 18, and on his second day of practice, his back responded positively to the workload, increasing hope about his availability [3][4].
Head coach Sean McVay described Stafford's progress as "very fluid" but trending positively; the team is cautious but encouraged [3][4]. Despite optimism, back injuries tend to be volatile and could affect his performance or availability during the season [2].
Back-up quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is a capable insurance plan should Stafford not be fully ready [1][4]. Internal sources emphasize Stafford's toughness and likelihood to play through discomfort, though the Rams' concern level rises slightly with each day he remains limited in practice [2][5].
Throughout his career, Stafford has shown resilience and consistency, completing 63.4% of his passes and throwing for 59,809 yards, 377 touchdowns, and 188 interceptions [6]. He played for the Detroit Lions from 2009 to 2020 before joining the Rams in 2021 [7]. In the 2024 season, Stafford completed 340 of 517 passes for 3,762 yards, 20 touchdowns, and eight interceptions while starting all 16 games he played [8].
Stafford led the Rams to a win in Super Bowl LVI, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 23-20 [9]. As the season opener against the Texans approaches, fans and analysts alike are eager to see if Stafford will continue his impressive form and lead the Rams to another successful season.
[1] ESPN [2] Sports Illustrated [3] NFL.com [4] CBS Sports [5] Pro Football Talk [6] Pro-Football-Reference [7] Wikipedia [8] NFL.com Game Center [9] ESPN
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