Matthew Stafford was present at Rams practice for the first time on Monday, a positive sign for the veteran quarterback.

Matthew Stafford's back injury has been the biggest story of training camp for the Los Angeles Rams, and head coach Sean McVay didn't provide any official word regarding availability for the Sept. 7 opener against the Houston Texans even after the quarterback returned to practice Monday.

Stafford participated throughout, but whether he’ll be in game shape remains uncertain. The situation “demands flexibility/”