Overview

• Stafford held out of roughly four initial practices at training camp opener due to recurring back soreness, an issue McVay says is not new to the 37-year-old veteran.
• The Rams anticipate Stafford full participation after the five-day acclimation period and readiness for Week 1 opener against the Houston Texans.
• This limitation marks the third time in four years Stafford’s health has clouded camp openings, prompting a modified workload approach in his 17th season.
• Backup Jimmy Garoppolo, signed this offseason, will run the first-team offense during Stafford’s absence and oversee early team reps.
• Left tackle Alaric Jackson remains sidelined indefinitely with blood clot concerns and is being joined on revised O-line plans by recent signing D.J. Humphries.