Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been placed in concussion protocol, head coach Sean McVay confirmed on Wednesday.
The player entered concussion protocol on Tuesday after the team’s medical staff determined that it was what was best for him, McVay continued.
Although Stafford showed no concussion symptoms during the 13-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, the Rams’ medical staff felt that this would be the best approach following Stafford’s response to some of their questions following the game.
“Whether or not that means he has a concussion or not isn’t for me to truly understand,” McVay commented, “But there’s the necessary steps that we need to take.”
Should Stafford not be cleared before the Rams’ game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, backup quarterback John Wolford is likely to fill in for him. McVay has expressed a lot of confidence in Wolford’s abilities, assuring that he is ready to step in for his injured teammate and that he has experience in this situation.
This season, Stafford has completed 68.4% of his passes for 1,928 yards, eight touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
