The Los Angeles Rams have not disclosed whether quarterback Matthew Stafford participated in a workout on Saturday, despite head coach Sean McVay previously indicating that such a session was planned. This lack of confirmation has heightened concerns amid ongoing questions about Stafford’s back injury and the team‘s preparations for the upcoming NFL season. The Matthew Stafford Rams injury update remains uncertain as the team withholds further information.
Stafford’s Back Trouble and Team Efforts to Address It
Stafford last held a workout on August 9 but did not practice during the past week. Coach McVay has acknowledged the Rams are experimenting with different approaches to manage Stafford’s aggravated disk injury, aiming to align their methods to get him back on the field as soon as possible.
“We’re trying to get our hands around this as well, so I don’t really have much more information other than think we’re trying some different things that are hopefully going to be in alignment with getting him back out on the field,”
—Sean McVay, Head Coach
Despite the lack of a recent practice session, the Rams continue to express cautious optimism about Stafford’s availability for Week 1. Notably, McVay has stated that surgery has not yet entered discussions as a treatment option for the injury.
“I haven’t gone down that road yet in terms of those types of conversations,”
the coach said.
“There’s been a lot of conversations about what’s the best method of how we want to approach it. That hasn’t been something that comes up.”
—Sean McVay, Head Coach
Stafford’s Recent Performance and Rams’ Team Prospects
Last season, the 37-year-old Stafford completed 65.8 percent of his passes, throwing for 3,762 yards with 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions over 16 games. He took 28 sacks during the campaign and led the Rams to a 10-6 record as the starting quarterback. Their postseason ended with a hard-fought loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round, a game played under challenging snowy conditions.
With a roster that retains much young talent and the addition of star wide receiver Davante Adams in the offseason, expectations for the 2025 season remain high. However, Stafford’s health issues cast a shadow over the Rams’ potential, as his absence or limited availability could significantly reduce the team’s chances of success.