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Matthew Stafford Practices Again as Rams Weigh QB Contingencies

A tight window before the Sept. 7 opener has fueled trade speculation, testing the Rams’ backup depth.

Aug 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks on the field prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams looks on during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Overview

  • Stafford took full-team reps on Aug. 18 for the first time in training camp after missing practices with an aggravated disc in his back.
  • Rams have provided minimal public updates and stopped short of setting a return timetable for their 37-year-old franchise quarterback.
  • The compressed timeline before the season opener at SoFi Stadium is intensifying internal urgency to confirm a Week 1 starter.
  • Media and analysts continue to cite Kirk Cousins as a potential trade target, but his four-year, $180 million contract and no-trade clause pose significant hurdles.
  • Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett remain the primary in-house backups, though neither is viewed as a long-term answer if Stafford’s absence persists.