Report: Stafford had elbow procedure in offseason to help pain

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford underwent a procedure on his right elbow during the offseason to help ease the pain he dealt with last season, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Stafford reportedly is now feeling better compared to this time last year. Rams head coach Sean McVay said Sunday that the quarterback will have "no limitations" for Thursday's season opener against the Buffalo Bills.

The signal-caller, who played sparingly in training camp and sat out the preseason, also expressed confidence in his ability to play through the issue.

"I feel great," Stafford said, according to The Associated Press' Greg Beacham. "Ready to go play. Can always be better. Can always try to feel like I'm 21 again. I'll keep trying. But no, I feel really good. Feel I can make every throw. I don't know what else you need to hear from me."

Stafford is reportedly dealing with "bad tendinitis" and required an anti-inflammatory injection in his throwing arm during OTAs.

The 34-year-old led Los Angeles to a Super Bowl title in his first season with the team.

Stafford threw for 4,886 yards and a career-high-tying 41 touchdowns against 17 interceptions during the regular season before racking up 1,188 yards and nine scores against three picks in the Rams' playoff run.

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