As the Los Angeles Rams prepare for the start of training camp, veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford has become the team’s biggest question mark. Despite his past success, including leading the Rams to a Super Bowl victory in the 2021 season, Stafford’s recent struggles with injuries and declining consistency have raised concerns about his ability to anchor the offense in 2025.
Stafford, now 37, battled through a variety of injuries last season, including lingering elbow and back issues. Though he showed flashes of his trademark arm strength and leadership, he also displayed signs of physical decline. The Rams’ offense, which once thrived on Stafford’s deep-ball prowess and quick decision-making, often appeared sluggish and inconsistent. That inconsistency placed added pressure on the defense and exposed the team’s lack of depth at several key offensive positions.
The Rams did little in the offseason to find a strong contingency plan at quarterback. While they’ve invested in building around Stafford with a younger offensive line and promising receivers like Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp, his durability remains a major risk factor. Any setback could derail the team’s hopes of competing in a tough NFC West division.
Head coach Sean McVay continues to express confidence in his veteran signal-caller, but the reality is clear: if Stafford can’t stay healthy or return to top form, the Rams could struggle to stay competitive. With a roster in partial rebuild mode and limited backup options behind him, Stafford’s performance will be under a microscope throughout training camp.
As the Rams report to camp, all eyes will be on Stafford’s mobility, arm strength, and chemistry with his receivers. Whether he can silence the doubts and reassert himself as a top-tier quarterback remains one of the biggest storylines heading into the 2025 NFL
season.
