STAFFORD GIVEN INJECTION FOR ELBOW
Matthew Stafford had an offseason injection in his elbow to quell an unspecified minor injury that nagged him throughout the Los Angeles Rams' run to the Super Bowl.
He didn't throw serious passes during organized team activities Monday, and he might not do so again until training camp.
Stafford still believes he can get plenty of work done during the Rams' early preparations for their chase of a second ring.
“The biggest thing for me at this point is to continue to master — as much as I can — this offense, and continue to teach it the way Coach teaches it,” Stafford said. “That's my job, to be a coach on the field.”
Most observers thought Stafford already had a pretty solid grasp of Sean McVay's offense while passing for 4,886 yards last season before leading Los Angeles to four consecutive playoff victories in an impressive first year on the West Coast.
With the regular-season opener against Buffalo still 31⁄2 months away, Stafford has
plenty of time to heal his elbow and to hone his game.
Herbert ahead of curve
Justin Herbert sprinted out to the practice field, energized and confident as the Los Angeles Chargers began organized team practices. Coming off a Pro Bowl season and not having to learn a new offense can do that.
For the first time in his
three-year NFL career, Herbert doesn't have to learn a new offense or coaching staff during the offseason.
In 2020, Herbert learned things on Zoom after being the sixth overall pick in the draft after COVID-19 eliminated inperson practices. Last year, he was getting up to speed and building a relationship with coach Brandon Staley and offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.
Now, it is picking up where last season left off.
“I think the biggest thing is understanding that we're miles ahead of last year,” Herbert said. “Last year, we were focused on calling the right plays in the huddle and getting lined up on the field. We also have tons of film to look back on last year. We're farther ahead of where we thought we would be.”
Notable
The Washington Commanders recently spent about $100 million to acquire about 200 acres of land in Woodbridge, Va., as a potential site for its new stadium.
Now Nick Foles and Frank Reich can start diagramming the “Indy Special.” The Colts announced they had signed Foles to a two-year contract that reunites the quarterback and coach who combined on a trademark play call to help the Philadelphia Eagles win the 2017 NFL title.
The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms on a multiyear contract with tight end