The Los Angeles Rams are facing a lot of uncertainty when it comes to veteran star quarterback Matthew Stafford. He has missed practice and preseason action due to a back injury that has been ailing him.

This is what ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano predicts will happen with Stafford and the Rams. He wrote that L.A. will be one of several teams to change quarterbacks next year and laid out two scenarios in which this could occur for the Rams.

Carson Palmer joins Colin Cowherd to discuss whether or not the Cincinnati Bengals are doing enough to support Joe Burrow, if Caleb Williams can continue his good preseason form, and if Matthew Stafford’s back injury will impact the Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl chances.

It’s also the beginning of a year-long chance for players to build their résumé ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which is set for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Of note, Texas redshirt sophomore quarterback Arch Manning is not included due to a lack of sample size and the belief that he’ll return to school for the 2026 season.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. reminded one observer of Matthew Stafford during a recent practice.

On the surface, Monday’s news regarding Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was positive. He practiced. He looked good. But there’s still a lingering mystery regarding his status. The transcript of coach Sean McVay’s press conference says it all. In scattered but unmistakable words peppered throughout his comments.