Matthew Stafford’s absence from practice has turned from a quick pit stop to a full-blown layover. What began as a short break for a sore back spiraled into weeks of missed action, an epidural, and whispers of a worsening condition—aggravated disc. Monday was supposed to be his comeback, but he didn’t play. And that’s when Rams fans got worried.
Moreover, this absence hits harder when you factor in the numbers Stafford posted last season. The veteran QB closed the year with 3,762 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and just 8 interceptions over 16 games. Those stats screamed of a potential rebound year for the guy leading the City of Angels’ offense. But with the Rams gearing up for their August 17 clash against the Bolts at SoFi Stadium, their top signal-caller is still watching from t