Former NFL QB Shuts Down Matthew Stafford Injury Concerns originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Matthew Stafford is entering his 17th NFL season at age 37, and some injury concerns are warranted due to his stature. However, that did not stop the Los Angeles Rams media and parts of the fanbase from being worried over his lower back issues.

NFL Makes Exciting Matthew Stafford Announcement on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the NFL season nears, the league is releasing its annual top 100 rankings.

With Stafford sidelined, the Rams have been leaning on another veteran, 33-year-old Jimmy Garoppolo. Garoppolo, who has 64 starts across stints with the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders and the Rams, has been leading the first-team offense throughout camp and would take the reins as QB1 if Stafford misses any time.