Matthew Stafford to have reduced practice schedule during training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 8:07 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will not practice on the first and third days of training camp practice blocks, as announced by coach Sean McVay. This decision aims to keep Stafford fresh ahead of the regular season. Last year, Stafford's limited practice time raised concerns, but he ended up playing the entire season, earning his first NFL MVP award. Stafford's backups, Ty Simpson and Stetson Bennett, are anticipated to benefit from additional practice reps in his absence. The Rams are also considering the potential return of Jimmy Garoppolo as a backup.
- •Stafford will miss practices on specific days during training camp.
- •McVay aims to keep Stafford fresh for Week 1.
- •Stafford played the entire last season and won MVP.
- •Backup quarterbacks Simpson and Bennett need more practice reps.
- •Rams may consider bringing back Jimmy Garoppolo as a QB2.
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Matthew Stafford will have a reduced practice schedule to keep him fresh
"Last year, after Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford didn't practice much in training camp due to a back problem, outsiders incorrectly assumed that coach Sean McVay was giving Stafford a break.
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