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,

Matthew Stafford, who was previously described by head coach Sean McVay as week to week, is dealing with an aggravated disc and the hope is he’ll be ready for the Rams’ season opener, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford is dealing with an aggravated disc and needed an epidural to deal with the pain. Will he be ready for Week 1?