Overview

• Sean McVay designated Stafford’s back soreness as week-to-week, stressing caution over a fixed return timeline.
• The veteran quarterback has seen spine specialist Dr. Robert Watkins multiple times as part of a controlled rehab program.
• Stafford will sit out joint practices with the Dallas Cowboys and is unlikely to take part against the Chargers.
• Jimmy Garoppolo is running the first-team offense while Stetson Bennett handles second-team reps in his absence.
• Limited live-action work has cast uncertainty over Stafford’s availability for the Rams’ Week 1 game against Houston.