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,

The injury holding Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford out has been revealed. The 37-year-old is dealing with an aggravated disc in his back and has received an epidural to help with the issue, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Despite any ailments that Matthew Stafford is going through, there is an expectation among the Los Angeles Rams that Stafford will suit up Week 1 against the Houston Texans. When NFL’s ESPN’s Ian Rapoport reported that Stafford was dealing with an aggravated disc,