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NFL Rumors Could Matthew Stafford miss Rams league opener due to injury

Los Angeles Rams Training Camp Los Angeles Rams Mandatory Minicamp The Los Angeles Rams are the defending Super Bowl champions. As such, all eyes will be on them to see if they can avoid a Super Bowl hangover and whether or not their win was the rule or the exception. How well the Rams perform this season will either cement or tarnish the legacy they started last season. While the NFL is the ultimate team sport, much of a team's success lies in the quarterback position. Matthew Stafford will be vital to the team's success this year. Stafford is reportedly dealing with a unique elbow issue that is forcing the Rams to manage his workload during training camp. Will have more shortly but Sean McVay reiterated today - this is not a new issue for Stafford, who dealt with what McVay indicated is a bit of a unique (for a QB) elbow issue through last year as well. What’s new is their management plan, in part bc of the extended season.Will have more shortly but Sean McVay reiterated today - this is not a new issue for Stafford, who dealt with what McVay indicated is a bit of a unique (for a QB) elbow issue through last year as well. What’s new is their management plan, in part bc of the extended season. According to Sean McVay, it's an issue Stafford dealt with last season, too. Stafford was able to play through it. However, with older quarterbacks, an arm injury that lingers can prove detrimental. Jourdan Rodrigue reports that the Rams are declining to label Stafford's arm injury tendonitis. Declined to call Stafford’s elbow issue “tendinitis” and instead noted that “it’s a tricky deal” and “abnormal for a QB”, moreso “things that MLB pitchers deal with” and team is learning more about “on the fly”. Adds Stafford looked great in limited reps today. Will have more shortly but Sean McVay reiterated today - this is not a new issue for Stafford, who dealt with what McVay indicated is a bit of a unique (for a QB) elbow issue through last year as well. What’s new is their management plan, in part bc of the extended season.Will have more shortly but Sean McVay reiterated today - this is not a new issue for Stafford, who dealt with what McVay indicated is a bit of a unique (for a QB) elbow issue through last year as well. What’s new is their management plan, in part bc of the extended season.Declined to call Stafford’s elbow issue “tendinitis” and instead noted that “it’s a tricky deal” and “abnormal for a QB”, moreso “things that MLB pitchers deal with” and team is learning more about “on the fly”. Adds Stafford looked great in limited reps today. However, it begs the question: Will Stafford be able to play in Week 1 when Los Angeles kicks off their Super Bowl defense? Probably. At this point, it's too early to tell, but all signs indicate that Stafford is okay. McVay noted that Stafford looked really good in team reps during practice, so there's probably not an overabundance of concern at this point.

What do the Rams do if Stafford is out

Los Angeles Rams Training Camp If things do take a turn for the worse and Stafford cannot suit up for the opening game of the season, then the starting quarterback duties will likely fall to John Wolford, who has started just one game and appeared in four in total in his two-year career. The team's first matchup is a highly touted one against the Buffalo Bills, this season's favorite to win it all. Without Stafford, the team's chances of winning do fall, but if Stafford is only out a week or so, then they might just take their chances with Wolford. However, if the elbow injury proves to be more serious than McVay and company are letting on, then Los Angeles may be forced to look at other options. remains available through trade. Divisional trades are rare, though, and it would likely cost a lot to get him for those few games. A free agent might be a more realistic option. There are several notable still available, such as:Cam NewtonMike GlennonBlake BortlesCarolina Panthers v New Orleans Saints They may also be interested in enticing recently retired Ryan Fitzpatrick back to the NFL for a short time. NFL Injuries: Find out about ? Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found