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15 Aug 2025, 01:09

Los Angeles Rams Prepare for Season Without Stafford

  • Stafford is undergoing treatment for a spinal injury and is not training.
  • Garoppolo is ready to replace Stafford on the field.
  • The Rams are exploring other options in case of Stafford's prolonged absence.

The Los Angeles Rams continue to prepare for the new season, but the situation with their quarterback Matthew Stafford remains uncertain due to a spinal injury. Stafford, who has been a key player since the start of training camp, is expected to recover after the registration of the spinal injury.

Head coach Sean McVay noted that Stafford will undergo one more training session on Saturday to assess his condition. He hopes that the quarterback will be able to return to training, but for now, his participation in the season opener on September 7 against the Houston Texans remains in question.

The Rams are already considering possible alternatives in case Stafford is unable to play. Backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has participated in most training sessions and is ready to take the field. Other candidates may also be explored for the replacement, but none of them have the experience and results of Stafford.

The team hopes that Stafford will be able to return to normal training soon, but for now, they need to adapt their game to new conditions. Stetson Bennett, who performed well in the previous game, may be a reliable backup option.

Tags: Sport/American football

Articles on this topic:

  • apnews.com - Rams QB Matthew Stafford will go through another weekend workout to test his injured back
  • www.marca.com - Rams facing questions at quarterback as Stafford battles back injury