According to sources, Matthew Stafford had a procedure on his elbow in the off-season to deal with the pain he experienced last season and to prepare for this season.
According to the sources, Stafford feels better than he did at this time last year, something the quarterback seemed to confirm Sunday when he said there were no limitations on his elbow.
Stafford said he felt good. I'm prepared to leave. There are no limits. I'm feeling good. I'm ready to hit the field. Is it possible to always be better? I want to feel like I am 21 again. I will continue to try. I feel great. I feel like I can hit the ball.
Sean McVay said over the weekend that the team's plan to manage Stafford's elbow pain is no different than what it did for the quarterback. During Thursday's season opener against the Buffalo Bills, McVay said he would have no problem with Stafford throwing 50 passes.
During training camp, Stafford was put on a throwing schedule after receiving an injection in his elbow. McVay had compared Stafford's injury to what a pitcher would deal with.
The information from Sarah Barshop was used.