LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who is dealing with back soreness, will not return to practice next week as anticipated, coach Sean McVay said on Saturday.
Last week, McVay said Stafford, 37, would be limited to start training camp but is "absolutely" expected to be ready for the regular season. Even after Stafford returns to practice, the Rams intend to keep the quarterback on a modified schedule, along with a few other veteran offensive players.
On Saturday, McVay said Stafford did not experience a setback, but that it feels like "the smart thing to do a week at a time with him.