Rams QB Stafford Battles Back Injury, Determined to Play

As of August 22nd, 2025, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is working hard to overcome a back injury that has sidelined him for the majority of the preseason. Stafford missed all of training camp and a large portion of the preseason due to the back soreness, but he is now making progress and is optimistic about his return.

Stafford has been working closely with the Rams' medical staff, including Senior Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance Reggie Scott, to get himself back to full health. He has stated that he has done "everything under the sun" to try and recover, and that he has felt "pretty good" in recent practice sessions.

While Stafford has not yet committed to playing in Week 1, he has made it clear that he is eager to get back on the field and help his team. He has a "huge feeling of responsibility" to the Rams and is determined to do what is best for the team. The Rams' coaching staff, led by head coach Sean McVay, have been supportive of Stafford's recovery process, taking a day-to-day approach and allowing him to push himself as he feels comfortable.

Stafford's back injury was not caused by a single incident but rather something that crept up on him during his post-minicamp training. However, he is now in a good mental state and is confident that his body is returning to form quickly. The Rams and their fans will be closely monitoring Stafford's progress in the coming weeks as they hope to see the veteran quarterback back on the field leading the team.