The Los Angeles Rams are trying to pivot as starting quarterback Matthew Stafford is dealing with an injury. However, head coach Sean McVay has given some declarations as to his level of confidence on backup Jimmy Garoppolo.

The veteran quarterback will not participate in next week's workouts, and it's unknown when he'll return to action.

Stafford, 37, has not practiced since the Rams opened training camp while receiving treatment from trainers and the team medical staff for what McVay initially described as back soreness. McVay said last Tuesday that Stafford would sit out the first block of practices,