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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford left practice early due to hamstring tightness, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming season. With Stafford sidelined, backup quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett took over practice reps. Garoppolo is currently suspended for the first two games of the season due to a violation of the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy. Stafford had a solid performance last season, completing 62.6% of his passes for nearly 4,000 yards.
- Stafford's hamstring issue could impact his readiness for the season.
- Garoppolo's suspension leaves the Rams with limited options at quarterback.
Matthew Stafford | QB
Injury
Week 1
24 pass TDs
11 interceptions
- Stafford left practice early due to hamstring tightness, raising concerns about his health.
- Last season, he completed 62.6% of his passes for 3,965 yards, 24 TDs, and 11 INTs.
Jimmy Garoppolo | QB
Trade
Week 1
- Garoppolo is suspended for the first two games of the season.
- He was signed to back up Stafford but may not be available initially.
Stetson Bennett | QB
Pickup
Week 1
- Bennett took over practice reps in Stafford's absence.
- His performance will be crucial if Stafford's injury lingers.
Los Angeles Rams
- The Rams are facing quarterback depth issues with Stafford's injury and Garoppolo's suspension.
- Coaching decisions will be critical in managing the quarterback situation.
Dallas Cowboys
- The Cowboys participated in joint practice with the Rams, but no specific updates were provided about their performance.