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,

The injury holding Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford out has been revealed. The 37-year-old is dealing with an aggravated disc in his back and has received an epidural to help with the issue, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

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.