Former NFL QB Shuts Down Matthew Stafford Injury Concerns originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Matthew Stafford is entering his 17th NFL season at age 37, and some injury concerns are warranted due to his stature. However, that did not stop the Los Angeles Rams media and parts of the fanbase from being worried over his lower back issues.

Matthew Stafford is finally getting some well-deserved respect in Madden, rating as one of the best quarterbacks in this year's game.

McVay noted last week that Stafford did not suffer a setback but rather that he should have initially labeled his status as week-to-week. The coach said back soreness is something