A source w knowledge said that Matthew Stafford’s X-rays were negative.

Rodriguez went on to say she doesn't think anybody is panicking in the Rams camp about the injury. It's possible Stafford could be held out for a day at least as an extra precaution. Looks like good news.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford slammed his surgically repaired right thumb into a defender’s helmet during a throw Monday, ending his day early and leaving the Rams’ sideline to hold its collective breath.

The Rams had no substantive update on Stafford’s status after practice, but Rams coach Sean McVay said he was hopeful “everything will be OK there.”

“We’ll see,” McVay said. “He’s so tough as it is. Look at what he played through all last year to get the thumb cleaned up. He’s a tough guy. We’ll see what they say and take it one day at a time.”

Related players: John Wolford

We first reported this story Monday night and it sounded like there wasn't too much concern. But it's the same thumb Stafford had surgery to repair a partially torn ligament in early March, shortly after the Rams acquired him from the Detroit Lions. We'll continue to update. Wolford took the rest of the first team snaps but Stafford did walk off the field gripping his helmet with his right hand.

The Rams got a scare when QB Matthew Stafford hit his throwing thumb on a helmet near the end of practice.

The tweet went on to say 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." We'll continue to update as we learn more. It's worth noting, as Modesti also added, 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.

Detroit is dealing QB Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for two future first-round picks, a third-round pick and QB Jared Goff, per sources. Two former No. 1 overall picks trading places in the first blockbuster NFL trade of 2021.

We have our first domino falling in the QB realm for 2021. Both Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff inherit some talented weapons in their respective offenses.

The [Stafford] interest is significant. Expect a trade before the Super Bowl.

According to Dan Campbell, trade talks have gotten "hot and heavy", so a trade is likely imminent in order for all parties to move forward. Interest has been linked to the Rams (but they have cap issues with Jared Goff), 49ers, Colts, Football Team and Patriots, among others.

The #Lions are expected to hire Mark Brunell as their quarterbacks coach, source said. Another former NFL player joining Dan Campbell’s staff, and a key mentor for Matthew Stafford's successor.

Sources: The #Lions and Matthew Stafford have mutually agreed to part ways this offseason and the team will begin exploring trade options in the coming weeks for their star QB.

Barring any setbacks overnight, #Lions QB Matthew Stafford -- listed as questionable with rib, right thumb and ankle injuries -- will start Sunday’s finale against the #Vikings, per source. Nothing on the line for Detroit, but Stafford is determined to gut this out.

It looks like Matthew Stafford is determined to finish what he started in 2020. He's currently ranked as QB17 heading into the contest.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford is questionable for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, according to Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com.

Stafford is one injury away from getting body parts replaced like Mr. Potato Head. Stafford is tough as nails, but comes with a low floor because he could get hurt again.

Lions starting quarterback Matthew Stafford is not practicing Wednesday due to a sprained ankle.

Stafford has already been playing through rib and thumb ailments, so it is possible the Lions simply decide he's had enough this season and hold him out of Week 17. The Lions will start Chase Daniel under center if Stafford does end up sitting. There are some questions about Stafford's future in Detroit with a new General Manager and Head Coach expected this offseason. Stafford has two years left on his contract and is 33 years old.