The Los Angeles Rams and Matthew Stafford have a timeline in place for the veteran quarterback's return to the field as he deals with back soreness, but don't expect the team to make it public anytime soon.

The Rams have a timetable for quarterback Matthew Stafford’s recovery from a sore back, but Los Angeles coach Sean McVay does not plan on making it public to avoid the perception of a possible setback.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is currently week to week with a back problem. That makes Jimmy Garoppolo the man in L.A., until Stafford is ready. "I think Jimmy Garoppolo is a starting quarterback,