Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Saturday that starting quarterback Matthew Stafford wouldn’t practice this week due to a back injury.
The two-time Pro Bowler and one-time Super Bowl champion is now being called week-to-week, which opens the door for former New England Patriots signal-caller Jimmy Garoppolo to take over under center.
The 33-year-old spent the first three years of his NFL career from 2014 to 2016 with the Patriots, serving as Tom Brady’s backup. Garoppolo played 17 games and made two starts during his time in New England, going 63-for-94 with 690 passing yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions, while earning two Super Bowl rings.