Matthew Stafford injury update is good news for Rams fans

We’re now less than three weeks from the start of the 2025 NFL season and there’s still one big question for fans of the Los Angeles Rams. Namely, who will be the quarterback for Week 1 against the Houston Texans.

Veteran QB Matthew Stafford is the undisputed first choice but he is racing against time to shake off a back injury that has affected his preseason preparations. Stafford sat out most of the Rams’ training camp but there was positive news for fans this week as he returned to the field.

Stafford practiced for the first time on Monday and was a full participant again on Tuesday. Asked about his progress after the session, Rams head coach Sean McVay sounded optimistic about the QB’s fitness.

“I thought he looked good,” McVay told reporters. “I thought it was a step in the right direction. We’re going to continue to hope that he’s able to stack days and feel good.”

Now 37 years old, Stafford has lost some dynamism but McVay insisted that he was happy with his showing at camp.

“I thought there was some good rushes that we had where he had to move and manipulate the pocket, activate all parts of the field, so yesterday was good for him to be able to get a feel,” the coach said.

“I think it was good for him to be able to go through the whole practice... We’re going to continue to hopefully stack days like that.”

McVay may have to wait until the final week to make a decision on Stafford but he does have other options. Back-up quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has solid NFL experience and third-choice Stetson Bennett put in an impressive performance in the Rams’ 23-22 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers last weekend.

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