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By James Brizuela
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Every season it appears that Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is dealing with some sort of ailment. He is 37 years old, which is considered to be old for playing in the NFL, especially at the quarterback position.
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Though Stafford has dealt with injuries plenty in his career, his most recent back issue had the world concerned. The veteran signal caller remained out of training camp until last week due to his back injury, and it led many to believe that he may miss some regular season time.
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Despite the initial worries, Stafford returned to on-field practice and engaged in 11-on-11 situations without restrictions. Now, the veteran has received another promising update.
Rams beat reporters Sarah Bishop has revealed that Stafford is taking 11-on-11 reps again today, meaning that he is certainly on the mend. This is huge news considering a week or so ago, everyone believed that Stafford might be dealing with a lingering issue.
Back injuries can be tricky, and one wrong move could reaggrevate said issue, but it sounds like Stafford is trending towards being behind center when Week 1 rolls around. The Rams now have a crucial week of practice to get through, so Stafford can start building those reps with his new playmakers.
Puka Nacua aside, the Rams now have one of the best receivers in the league in Davante Adams. Adams brings another strong downfield threat for Stafford and should give Los Angeles a massive one-two punch alongside Nacua.
Stafford is also no slouch, so it would be believed that he can be up to speed quickly with Adams in tow. The hope now would be that his back injury does not resurface, or he takes a costly hit that can knock him out of regular season time.
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