The Los Angeles Rams kicked off training camp Thursday at Loyola Marymount University, but their quarterback was unavailable for the first few practices. Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters ahead of camp that Matthew Stafford is dealing with a sore back,

Quarterback Matthew Stafford will miss the second week of the Los Angeles Rams’ training camp to rest his sore back.

The Rams have a capable backup QB, Jimmy Garoppolo. He has a 43-21 starting record in the regular season in 11 years with the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots and Rams. Garoppolo, however, is injury-prone. He has battled foot, ankle, knee and shoulder issues over the course of his career.