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With Matthew Stafford limited, backup QBs taking on bigger roles for Rams

Star quarterback Matthew Stafford has an elbow problem, a condition he is expected to play through this season as the Rams aim to repeat as Super Bowl champions. But John Wolford and Bryce Perkins — and coach Sean McVay — are preparing for the worst-case scenario: What if Stafford, a 14th-year pro, was sidelined for a play, a series, a game or more because of complications from tendonitis in ...
Matthew Stafford and John Wolford of the Los Angeles Rams take the field prior to a game against the San Francisco 49 ers at Levi's Stadium on Nov. 15, 2021 in Santa Clara, California.

Star quarterback Matthew Stafford has an elbow problem, a condition he is expected to play through this season as the Rams aim to repeat as Super Bowl champions.

But John Wolford and Bryce Perkins — and coach Sean McVay — are preparing for the worst-case scenario:

What if Stafford, a 14th-year pro, was sidelined for a play, a series, a game or more because of complications from tendonitis in his throwing arm or another injury?

With Stafford on a reduced workload for training camp, during full-squad drills Wolford is

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