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McVay Says Matthew Stafford on Track for Week 1 as Rams Plan Alaric Jackson’s Practice Return

The coach points to a clean week of full participation for Stafford, with Jackson scheduled to rejoin team drills under a defined medical plan.

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Jul 29, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson (77) looks on during training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Rams coach Sean McVay, left, said Monday that veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, right, continues to improve from his back injury and that he is expected to start the team’s NFL regular season opener against the Houston Texans. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
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Overview

  • Sean McVay said there is no indication, absent an unforeseen setback, that Matthew Stafford will miss the Sept. 7 opener against the Texans.
  • Stafford progressed from 11-on-11 work last week to a full practice on Monday as he manages an aggravated disc that previously required epidural treatment.
  • Left tackle Alaric Jackson, sidelined by blood clots, is set to participate in full-team practice next week after spending camp in individual drills and jog-throughs.
  • Jackson previously missed significant time in 2022 because of blood clots, and McVay said the team has a plan for medication timing to enable him to play safely.
  • The Rams added veteran tackle D.J. Humphries for depth and have Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett prepared behind Stafford as contingency options.