Stafford has reportedly been dealing with an aggravated disc in his back, and while he previously completed some private individual work where he threw behind the scenes, he had been sitting out of team drills. This is a step in the right direction with the Rams' season opener vs. the Houston Texans now less than three weeks away.

Stafford's return to practice Monday is his first action since June after dealing with an aggravated disc in his back, and it's a good sign for his availability come Week 1 of the regular season. Given the lingering nature of the back injury, it's possible the veteran's comeback is short-lived.

Matthew Stafford returned to practice on Monday, according to a video posted by the Rams. It ends some speculation about the status of the star QB.