Overview

• Stafford has been held out of camp after receiving an epidural for an aggravated disc in his back.
• The quarterback remains designated week-to-week but the Rams expect him to be ready for their Sept. 7 season opener.
• Saturday’s workout serves as a key checkpoint in Stafford’s graded return plan before ramping up to full practice.
• Jimmy Garoppolo has taken most first-team repetitions and earned McVay’s endorsement as a starting-caliber option.
• The Rams are balancing Stafford’s long-term health with preserving chemistry alongside Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.