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,

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is reportedly week-to-week with an "aggravated disk" in his back.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Stafford is dealing with an aggravated disc and has gotten an epidural to help deal with the pain. Stafford is considered week-to-week, but the plan is for him to be ready for the Rams’ regular-season opener against the Houston Texans.