Matthew Stafford still out from Lions practice with his broken back

Lions QB Matthew Stafford was at Wednesday’s practice session but did not participate due to the broken bones in his back

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There was some guarded optimism that Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford would be back in action at practice on Wednesday. That did not materialize.

While Stafford and his injured back were physically present at the team’s facility in Allen Park, the longtime starting QB did not participate in any of the physical reps. He never put a helmet on and was not dressed for action.

Stafford remains week-to-week with the fractured vertebrae. He missed his first start since 2011 in Week 10. Jeff Driskel got the start in Chicago and projects to continue in that role until Stafford is capable of returning.