Los Angeles Rams veteran Matthew Stafford, 37, who is dealing with back soreness, will not return to practice next week as anticipated, coach Sean McVay said on Saturday, adding that it's "the smart thing to do a week at a time" with his star quarterback.

The Los Angeles Rams have offered a brutal injury update on quarterback Matthew Stafford amid his fitness issues. The NFC team began training camp without their veteran starter, who has been sidelined with back soreness and is set to miss further time,

Pro Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford was expected to miss the first handful of practices with a sore back, but head coach Sean McVay gave an update on Stafford's status on Saturday that likely has Rams fans at least a little concerned.