Overview

• Sean McVay said Stafford has “no restrictions” in practice and is “playing at a really high level.”
• ESPN’s Dan Graziano projects there could be a week Stafford chooses not to play through the back issue, which could prompt Jimmy Garoppolo to start.
• Stafford recently returned to full participation after aggravating a back disk in the offseason, and reports say he received an epidural.
• The veteran missed the preseason and significant camp time but is expected to open Sept. 7 against the Texans.
• Los Angeles retains key weapons in Puka Nacua, Davante Adams and Kyren Williams, and Stafford’s reworked deal pays about $84 million over the next two seasons.