What It Means:

Stafford took an absolute beating in the 2022 season, so it's a relief to see the veteran already up and participating in football activities at this early point of the offseason. He entered last season with a concerning bout of tendonitis in the elbow of his throwing arm and over the course of the year suffered multiple concussions as well as a scary neck/back issue. It looks like he should be close to full health by the start of training camp later this summer.

Stafford struggled in 2022, throwing just 10 touchdowns to 8 interceptions while taking sacks at a painful 8.7% clip, which was somehow the highest sack rate of his career despite the years he spent with the Detroit Lions. His return to form in 2023 could lead to a strong bounce-back year for the Rams, whose 5-12 record last season was the first losing season of Sean McVay's tenure with the team.