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Matthew Stafford won’t travel to Cleveland for Saturday’s game

Matthew Stafford won’t travel to Cleveland for Saturday’s game

Matthew Stafford is back on the practice field this week and head coach Sean McVay said that “things are coming together really quickly” for the quarterback in his return from missing extended time with a back injury. Stafford has been working fully at practice, but the team isn’t going to put him out there against the Browns on Saturday. McVay …

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Rams and Steelers Replace Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers

Rams and Steelers Replace Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers

College football kicks off Saturday, marking the start of five months of competition leading into the 2026 College Football Playoff. It’s also the beginning of a year-long chance for players to build their résumé ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which is set for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Of note, Texas redshirt sophomore quarterback Arch Manning is not included due …

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Team continues to take things day-by-day with Matthew Stafford, but Sean McVay says QB is trending in ‘positive direction’ after practicing two days in a row; Willie Lampkin IV to miss ‘a few weeks’ after injuring knee and spraining ankle vs. Chargers

Team continues to take things day-by-day with Matthew Stafford, but Sean McVay says QB is trending in ‘positive direction’ after practicing two days in a row; Willie Lampkin IV to miss ‘a few weeks’ after injuring knee and spraining ankle vs. Chargers

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – The Rams are still following a day-to-day approach with Matthew Stafford (back), but the quarterback is trending in a “positive direction” after practicing two consecutive days, according to head coach Sean McVay. Just as he did Monday, Stafford participated in both individual and team drills in Tuesday’s practice. McVay said Stafford “looked good” Tuesday and “better …

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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford able to practice again

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford able to practice again

Matthew Stafford’s second day of practice lacked the anticipation and drama of the first. But Tuesday’s performance was a milestone nonetheless for the star quarterback and a Rams team with designs on a Super Bowl title. The biggest takeaway: Stafford’s injured back responded positively to Monday’s one-hour workout, enabling the 17th-year pro to play with even more confidence as the …

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Sean McVay: I thought Matthew Stafford looked better than yesterday

Sean McVay: I thought Matthew Stafford looked better than yesterday

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has made some more progress in his recovery from a back injury. Stafford was able to participate in full during Tuesday’s practice, a day after he made his 2025 training camp practice debut. “I thought he looked good,” McVay said in his press conference. “I thought he looked better than yesterday. I thought it was a …

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The Matthew Stafford mystery lingers

The Matthew Stafford mystery lingers

On the surface, Monday’s news regarding Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was positive. He practiced. He looked good. But there’s still a lingering mystery regarding his status. The transcript of coach Sean McVay’s press conference says it all. In scattered but unmistakable words peppered throughout his comments. Here’s an edited collection of the things McVay said that do little to erase …

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Matthew Stafford (back) returns to practice but Sean McVay emphasizes flexible, day-to-day approach; Terrance Ferguson (groin) also returns to practice; latest on Alaric Jackson

Matthew Stafford (back) returns to practice but Sean McVay emphasizes flexible, day-to-day approach; Terrance Ferguson (groin) also returns to practice; latest on Alaric Jackson

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. — Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) returned to practice Monday, his first time participating after back soreness from an aggravated disc had kept him sidelined since the beginning of training camp. Head coach Sean McVay did not have any updates on Stafford to share, emphasizing that they remain in a day-by-day approach with Stafford. Stafford participated in …

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Sean McVay: Matthew Stafford did a good job today

Sean McVay: Matthew Stafford did a good job today

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford practiced for the first time during training camp on Monday, with the team noting that he was a full participant in an hour-long practice. Head coach Sean McVay told reporters that Stafford looked good practicing, but added that he doesn’t have any further updates. “It was good to be able to have Matthew out there. He …

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Matthew Stafford is practicing on Monday

Matthew Stafford is practicing on Monday

For the first time in this year’s training camp, Matthew Stafford is on the field. The Rams posted a video to social media showing Stafford is participating in practice. This comes after Los Angeles did not confirm if Stafford had gone through his Saturday workout over the weekend, noting head coach Sean McVay would address the situation on Monday. While …

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After preseason game vs. Chargers, Rams remain mum about Matthew Stafford

After preseason game vs. Chargers, Rams remain mum about Matthew Stafford

It’s been a strange few weeks for the Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford. And it got stranger than it has been on Saturday. That’s the day Stafford was expected to work out again, a week after throwing 60-plus passes sparked a setback in his recovery from a back problem. Before the team’s preseason game against the Chargers, a Rams spokesman …

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