Matthew Stafford Hit His Surgically-Repaired Thumb On Helmet During Practice

August 2, 2021, 11:36pm EST (Updated: November 14, 2022, 5:40pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

Matthew Stafford scared the hell out of the team and the fan base on Monday when the veteran QB hit his throwing-hand thumb on a helmet in the final moments of Monday’s practice.

“The Rams got a scare when QB Matthew Stafford hit his throwing thumb on a helmet near the end of practice,” Modesti said on Twitter. “Stafford left the field with the thumb wrapped, but holding his helmet with that hand.”

The Rams got a scare when QB Matthew Stafford hit his throwing thumb on a helmet near the end of practice. Stafford left the field with the thumb wrapped, but holding his helmet with that hand. "I don't know anything yet," coach Sean McVay said. "I think he'll be OK."
— Kevin Modesti (@KevinModesti) August 3, 2021

Rams QB Matthew Stafford hit his surgically-repaired thumb on a helmet near the end of practice and got it taped by Reggie Scott; did not resume throwing. Was gripping a cold towel and his helmet well. Sean McVay said he has no information yet. Says he does think he will be OK.
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) August 3, 2021

Head coach Sean McVay said he thinks Stafford will be “okay,” but he isn’t sure just yet.

“I don’t know anything yet,” McVay said regarding Stafford’s potential thumb injury. “I think he’ll be OK.”

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The Rams' Matthew Stafford had surgery last winter to repair a torn ligament in the thumb after hurting it in a November game, an injury he played through the rest of the Lions' season.
— Kevin Modesti (@KevinModesti) August 3, 2021

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Stafford’s offseason surgery was needed in order to repair a torn ligament in his throwing hand thumb that occurred during a game in November. Despite the injury, he did not miss a game for the Detroit Lions throughout the 2020 season.