McVay has repeatedly downplayed the severity of Stafford’s latest injury, claiming the quarterback could play in games if the Rams were in the regular season. McVay stepped back slightly from that stance Monday, saying: “I don’t know that. I think he still probably would be able to play it, just based on how he feels.”

Surgery does not appear to be under consideration for Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford as he deals with a back injury.

While appearing on "The Herd," former NFL journeyman Matt Hasselbeck suggested there should be immense unease in Los Angeles around Stafford's weary health.