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It remains unclear if Matthew Stafford will return to practice this week as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
That tightness in quarterback Matthew Stafford’s hamstring? The twinge Rams coach Sean McVay described as a “little something” initially?
It’s looming as a larger issue.
Stafford was sidelined for most of the last two practices and McVay said Sunday that he was “not sure” if the 36-year-old Stafford would practice this week.
“He can throw and do some of those things,” McVay said during a videoconference with reporters. “As far as just some of the movement, if he’s feeling good, we haven’t decided that yet.
“The arrow is pointing up and he’s feeling good as it relates to the hamstring tightness last week.”
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The Rams will work out Monday and Tuesday before departing for Houston for a joint practice with the Texans on Thursday. The teams play a preseason game on Saturday.
The Rams open the season Sept. 8 at Detroit.
How concerned is McVay about Stafford’s ability to prepare for the opener?
“I’m not concerned,” he said.
McVay cited Stafford’s accumulated experience. He said the mental break that results from a short absence from the field can be beneficial for veterans coming out of the dog days of training camp. Stafford, the top pick in the 2009 NFL draft, is entering his 16th season.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford tosses a football during a practice session in June. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
“If we miss a couple days this week, if that’s the approach we take on the safer side, he’ll still have 2½ weeks of preparation for Detroit,” McVay said.
Stafford’s physical condition going into and during the season is of paramount importance for a Rams team aiming to improve upon last season’s 10-7 record and playoff appearance.
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Publish date : 2024-08-18 20:59:49
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