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Matthew Stafford Completes Full Week of Practice as Rams Take Day-to-Day Approach

Los Angeles is holding the 37-year-old out of the preseason finale after he reported noticeable improvement.

Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams before the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams prepares for the snap during the first half of the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 19, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Overview

  • Sean McVay said Stafford was a 100% participant in practices this week and looked like "the stud we know" as he handled full-speed work.
  • Stafford described the back issue as an aggravated or irritated disc that "crept up" during summer training and was treated with an epidural and extensive rehab.
  • The quarterback declined to commit to the Sept. 7 opener against the Texans, and the team is keeping his status day to day; Jimmy Garoppolo would start if he is not cleared, with Stetson Bennett next up.
  • Stafford will not travel for Saturday’s preseason finale in Cleveland, where fourth-stringer Dresser Winn is set to start as Los Angeles preserves key contributors.
  • Roster depth was adjusted with the signing of offensive lineman John Leglue and the waiving/injury settlement of rookie receiver Mario Williams, while analysts continue to float longer-term QB options such as a trade for Anthony Richardson or drafting Sam Leavitt.