Rams QB Matthew Stafford Set to Return to Practice Monday After Back Injury

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to return to practice on Monday after recovering from an aggravated disk in his back. Stafford threw over 60 passes during a recent workout with no limitations on the types of throws, including deep, intermediate, and short passes, which impressed coach Sean McVay and indicated good progress. Despite missing all of training camp practices and preseason games so far, Stafford's back pain has been managed with an epidural shot, allowing the team to cautiously reintegrate him through individual drills initially. Backup quarterbacks, including Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett, have been leading the offense during Stafford's absence, with Bennett playing most of the preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. The Rams had planned a joint practice with the Chargers, but it was canceled due to injuries on the Chargers’ side. McVay has emphasized that Stafford would have been able to play if it were a regular-season game, highlighting the team's cautious approach to his recovery.