Sean McVay says it’s “a step in the right direction” for the veteran quarterback, who missed the first four weeks of camp with an aggravated disc in his back.

A day after a one-hour workout, the veteran's aching back is responds well enough to practice for a second consecutive day, providing hope moving forward.

Stafford participated throughout, but whether he’ll be in game shape in time for the Rams’ Sept. 7 season opener against the Houston Texans remains uncertain. The situation “demands