Overview

• Sean McVay said there is no reason to believe Stafford will miss the Sept. 7 opener against the Texans barring an unforeseen setback.
• Stafford progressed to 11‑on‑11 work, was a full participant in practice last week, and continued working Monday after missing most of camp with a back issue.
• Left tackle Alaric Jackson, sidelined by blood clots, is slated to take part in full‑team drills next week after weeks of individual work and jog‑throughs.
• Jackson previously missed time in 2022 for blood clots and signed a three‑year extension this offseason, with the staff coordinating medication timing to enable a safe return.
• The Rams retained insurance at key spots, adding veteran tackle D.J. Humphries after Jackson’s June diagnosis and keeping Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett ready behind Stafford.