With just a month remaining before the start of the regular season, the Los Angeles Rams are dealing with a concerning situation regarding star quarterback Matthew Stafford. Stafford has been dealing with a back injury that has forced him out of action.

The fact that Matthew Stafford isn't certain to participate in any joint practices is cause for concern, even with the season 5 weeks away.

R ams quarterback Matthew Stafford is described as week-to-week as he deals with back issues, and head coach Sean McVay says the Rams hope they can get Stafford back, slowly but surely. Asked if Stafford might be capable of doing the jog-through practice the Rams have scheduled for Monday, Mcvay said he's not ready for that.