Hampered by an aggravated disc, the veteran quarterback felt discomfort after trying a workout last weekend and wasn’t on the sidelines at practice this week.

Matthew Stafford’s back injury recovery is going to be put to the test. Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters Thursday that Stafford, who is battling an aggravated disk, will participate in workouts Saturday morning. The quarterback was not a part of practice on Wednesday or the Rams’ joint practice with the Saints on Thursday.