Training camps have kicked off around the NFL, and our team reporters are on the ground each day following all the action. The Los Angeles Rams' camp is taking place in Los Angeles, and Rams reporter Sarah Barshop has the latest intel on standouts, highlights, position battles, depth chart movement, cut decisions and of course the quarterback room.
What follows is everything we are seeing and hearing at Rams camp. We will update this file often with the latest updates. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will be limited to start training camp as he deals with back soreness. Meanwhile, running back Kyren Williams -- entering the final season of his rookie deal -- reported to training camp and will participate in practices. Who are the breakout players to watch, especially for fantasy football? And which players on the roster bubble could make the final 53?
Let's get into it all, and be sure to keep checking back for more information until the first full week of the preseason begins on Aug. 7.
Latest news from Rams camp
Thursday, July 24
The Rams' plan for a modified schedule for several veteran players was apparent on Thursday, as right tackle Rob Havenstein, tight end Tyler Higbee and wide receiver Davante Adams did not practice. The goal, head coach Sean McVay said, is to keep players going into Year 10 or later "as fresh as possible."
McVay said because there isn't an overlap of players who fall into that category right now, the Rams will try to keep the group together on Day 2 of the four-day block. Doing so will allow Los Angeles to "try to make it consistent where the rapport for our offensive guys that we project to be able to play together as much as possible."
Puka Nacua had a few nice catches in the middle of the field on Thursday, leading 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse to call him "a psychopath."
Wednesday, July 23
Quarterback Matthew Stafford spent the Rams' first practice of training camp working inside with the training staff as he deals with back soreness. Coach Sean McVay said while Stafford could be out at practice, it feels more beneficial to have him working to the side in an effort to get the quarterback to feel "as good as he can" before he returns to practice.
The plan is for Stafford to return to practice Monday, which is the first day the Rams will practice in pads. After Stafford returns for "block two" of practice, he will continue to be on a modified schedule, along with many other of the veterans with at least 10 years in the NFL.
McVay called the meeting between the Rams and running back Kyren Williams' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, "positive," but said he has no news to report about a contract extension. "As far as I know, nothing has been agreed upon," McVay said. "But I think there's a lot of good intentions on trying to be able to get that done. We'll see if that ends up happening."
Third-year receiver Puka Nacua has spoken highly of wide receiver Davante Adams, saying he has learned a lot from not only watching the veteran, but also hearing from him in the meeting room. "It makes it fun to watch tape and to be like, 'OK, how can I add some of these things to my toolbox?'" Nacua said.
Nacua also said he asked Adams to lead the receiver group drills. He said he has "a huge amount of respect" for Adams' game. "When I was in the front I was like, I'm trying to sprint as fast as I can so I can turn around and watch him," Nacua said. "So I was like, 'Hey, I think it'll make my job a little bit easier if you just go first.'"
Tuesday, July 22
Amid contract extension negotiations, Kyren Williams reported to training camp and said he will participate in practices. Williams, who is entering the final season of his rookie deal, said he anticipates getting a contract extension done with Los Angeles.
"I want to play for the Rams," Williams said. "That's who I want to be with. That's who I want to stay with. I know it will work out."
Williams said he doesn't have a timeline for when that deal might get done but said that would not affect his availability for the start of the season. Rams coach Sean McVay said the team and Williams' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, will meet on Wednesday to continue to work on a deal.
Williams was the Rams' clear RB1 last season, posting 1,299 yards and 14 touchdowns on 316 carries. He also caught 34 passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns.
Right tackle Rob Havenstein, who had offseason procedures on both of his shoulders, said he will be ready to go when the Rams begin practicing on Wednesday.
Defensive end Braden Fiske said he will be a full go to start training camp after the procedure he had on his right knee during the offseason. Fiske injured his knee during the Rams' playoff loss to the Eagles.