The Los Angeles Rams kick off training camp this Thursday at Loyola Marymount University, but their quarterback will not be ready to go. Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters Tuesday that Matthew Stafford is dealing with a sore back, and will begin training camp working off to the side as a limited participant.

HC Sean McVay said Stafford is slated to return after about five days of training camp and should be fine for the start of the season.

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.