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 because of again soreness that the 37-year-old skilled over the summer season. When Stafford nonetheless was not prepared after the primary week, McVay stated the staff is taking issues “a week at a time” with their quarterback.
McVay was requested on Saturday for one more replace. He stated Stafford remains 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 may enable you out extra with that. …The Cowboys, I might say that’s lower than seemingly. With the Chargers, and I do know I’m most likely irritating you guys, but it surely really is a week-to-week factor and what I don’t need to do is ready a timeline,” McVay stated, via Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. “I do know he’s making good progress, noticed Dr. Watkins once more right now. All the things is in good condition. However to reply your query, the Cowboys is a no after which we’ll see concerning the Chargers.”
Stafford has handled plenty of accidents all through his profession, however he’s recognized for taking part in by way of them. Whereas he additionally had a again concern 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 could highlight a potential need for McVay’s staff.
Stafford has been round lengthy sufficient that he may simply play in Week 1 after sitting out coaching camp and the preseason. The Rams seemingly hope to have him again earlier than then, however they aren’t going to push something with their two-time Professional Bowl QB.
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