Overview
- Sean McVay told reporters on Saturday that Stafford will not practice on Days 1 and 3 of the Rams’ four‑day training‑camp block as part of a modified schedule to have him ready for Week 1.
- The team says Stafford is healthy entering camp after his 2025 MVP season, which included a serious back issue that once threatened to place him on injured reserve.
- McVay described Day 3 of the block as an 'above the neck' session, meaning it is lighter and that missing it reduces Stafford’s on‑field contact without removing all team preparation.
- The Rams’ backups, Stetson Bennett IV and rookie Ty Simpson, have no regular‑season snaps, which raises the stakes for protecting Stafford’s availability early in the season.
- The short‑term effect is reduced practice reps for Stafford and more evaluation time for the QB2s, and the Rams will likely keep monitoring his workload and any roster contingencies as camp progresses.