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.

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.

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