The Los Angeles Rams have so far downplayed Matthew Stafford's ongoing absence from training camp. Head coach Sean McVay recently said the quarterback is "progressing well" from back soreness. It turns out the 37-year-old has a little bit more than "soreness,

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is reportedly week-to-week with an "aggravated disk" in his back.

Ian Rapoport reports that Rams QB Matthew Stafford is dealing with an aggravated disc in his back and received an epidural for the pain. Rapoport adds that Los Angeles is still hoping that Stafford is ready to go for Week 1.