The Los Angeles Rams kicked off their preseason on a high note with a 31-21 victory over the Dallas Cowboy, and now fans have even more reason to be optimistic. Quarterback Matthew Stafford is closing in on a return from a back injury just weeks before the 2025 NFL season officially begins.

On Wednesday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Stafford was "dealing with an aggravated disc" in his back and had an epidural shot to relieve the pain. Evidently, the epidural has done enough to move Stafford one step closer to officially making his return.