Quarterback Matthew Stafford finally practiced. He had yet to participate in any practices in training camp, which began neatly a month ago. Stafford has been dealing with a bad back. He did a little bit of everything on Monday, suiting up in pads, taking snaps, throwing on the run and participating in 11-on-11.

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