Matthew Stafford’s injury scenario is rapidly going from dangerous to worse.
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay revealed after Sunday’s loss to Seattle Seahawks that Stafford has a spinal wire contusion. The veteran quarterback was already positioned on injured reserve earlier this week, and now the indication is that Stafford’s injury is season-ending, per Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic.
Stafford initially suffered a concussion in Week 9 towards Tampa Bay, missed one recreation, after which went again into the concussion protocol after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit in Week 11 towards New Orleans (video right here). He finally cleared protocol once more however was additionally mentioned to be coping with a neck pressure.
With Sunday’s revelation that Stafford is coping with an injury to his backbone, there’s apparent concern not solely for his season however for the rest of his profession. Stafford can be 35 in February and is in his 14th NFL season. While he’s beneath contract by way of at the very least 2025 (the Rams have a possible out in 2026), the danger could not be value it for Stafford, particularly since he already gained his first profession Super Bowl with the Rams final season.
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