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 in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Sean McVay stated Friday.

Stafford entered the concussion protocol on Tuesday after the workforce’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 stated earlier within the week. McVay stated he did not have any indication through the sport that Stafford was coping with any concussion signs.

McVay stated Stafford, who didn’t apply on Wednesday or Thursday, “acquired a very good exercise in” and “was out throwing and dealing” on Thursday. McVay stated Stafford could be restricted in apply on Friday.

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

“I believe it could be foolish of me to rule him out whenever 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 danger him,” McVay stated. “And that is form of the place we’re at with that.”

If Stafford can’t play in opposition to Arizona, quarterback John Wolford is predicted 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 stated guard Coleman Shelton and rookie operating again Kyren Williams could be activated to the 53-man roster and would play on Sunday.