Matthew Stafford’s back injury recovery is going to be put to the test. Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters Thursday that Stafford, who is battling an aggravated disk, will participate in workouts Saturday morning. The quarterback was not a part of practice on Wednesday or the Rams’ joint practice with the Saints on Thursday.

Matthew Stafford is finally practicing for the Rams, as the quartrback had missed time after some back issues.

Matthew Stafford made his long-awaited return to the practice field on Monday after a back injury held him out of Rams training camp to this point.