Rams QB Matthew Stafford progressing in concussion protocol

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is “making good progress and regular development” via the concussion protocol and is questionable to play on Sunday towards the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Sean McVay mentioned Friday.

Stafford entered the concussion protocol on Tuesday after the staff’s medical workers decided that it was the “acceptable” transfer for the quarterback following the Rams’ Week 9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, McVay mentioned earlier within the week. McVay mentioned he did not have any indication in the course of the sport that Stafford was coping with any concussion signs.

McVay mentioned Stafford, who didn’t observe on Wednesday or Thursday, “received a superb exercise in” and “was out throwing and dealing” on Thursday. McVay mentioned Stafford can be restricted in observe on Friday.

McVay mentioned the choice on whether or not Stafford can play “might go all the best way up till 90 minutes earlier than kickoff.”

“I feel it might be foolish of me to rule him out while you’re speaking about our quarterback, the man which means a lot to us if there is a chance, whereas not having the ability to threat him,” McVay mentioned. “And that is type of the place we’re at with that.”

If Stafford can’t play towards Arizona, quarterback John Wolford is anticipated to start out in his place.

This season, Stafford has accomplished 68.4% of his passes for 1,928 yards, 8 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

McVay additionally mentioned guard Coleman Shelton and rookie operating again Kyren Williams can be activated to the 53-man roster and would play on Sunday.