It’s the beginning of the end of training camp for the Rams, with Monday marking the first practice of the final week at UC Irvine. They’ll practice again on Tuesday and Wednesday, but Tuesday’s session will be the last one open to fans.
It was a padded practice on Monday after the team got a day off on Sunday, working to wrap up camp before heading back to Thousand Oaks later this week. Here’s a recap of what took place in practice, led by Atwell’s continued ascent.
Tutu Atwell just keeps making plays
Atwell has been one of the biggest bright spots of training camp, which is exactly the type of summer he needed to have – especially with Van Jefferson undergoing knee surgery.
Everyone knows about Atwell’s speed, but where he’s really improved is in the strength of his hands when catching the ball. Just take a look at this catch as he snatched the pass out of the air.
Tutu Atwell showing the hands again at Rams training camp pic.twitter.com/l5GFlO33V1
— Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) August 8, 2022
It sounds like Atwell made a couple of excellent catches in team drills, too, specifically on one pass that was underthrown by Bryce Perkins. He came back to make the catch over two defenders, something you don’t expect a smaller receiver to do.
John Wolford with a deep completion over the middle to Tutu Atwell in 11-on-11. Competitive catch by Atwell with Cobie Durant in coverage. Looked like it went for 40 yards
— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) August 8, 2022
Now Tutu jumps over two defenders to grab an under thrown deep ball from Perkins https://t.co/x3xIRqGTwZ
— Gilbert Manzano (@GManzano24) August 8, 2022
Kyren Williams is back
The Rams activated Williams from the PUP list on Monday and he was back at practice right away. He went through individual drills as he continues to recover from a broken foot suffered in OTAs this spring.
He’ll get some opportunities to back up Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson Jr. this season, particularly on passing downs.
Rook gettin' his first #RamsCamp reps!
🏃♂️💨 @Kyrenwilliams23 pic.twitter.com/7VpR6lSwLf
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 8, 2022
Rams rookie RB Kyren Williams going through individual drills. Was removed from PUP list earlier today pic.twitter.com/EzxQFEvivX
— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) August 8, 2022
Allen Robinson and Derion Kendrick continue to battle
With Jalen Ramsey being limited due to his shoulder surgery, Kendrick has gotten a ton of chances to cover Robinson – both in individual drills and team settings.
On Monday, Robinson made a contested catch along the sideline with Kendrick right there in coverage. Kendrick has gotten the better of Robinson a few times in camp, but Robinson has had his share of wins, too.
Allen Robinson II just made a tough, competitive catch near sideline. Derion Kendrick had great coverage, just a great play by Robinson.
— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) August 8, 2022
Jordan Fuller on the comeback trail
Fuller is still working his way back from offseason ankle surgery, and the road hasn’t been the easiest, as he detailed in behind-the-scenes video. He’s still expected to be on the field for Week 1 and he’s already getting plenty of work in with the defense.
He picked off Perkins in practice Monday, doing what he does best at safety.
Jordan Fuller snags an interception on a Bryce Perkins pass.
— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) August 8, 2022
Stafford vs. Kupp
It wasn’t much of a matchup, and Stafford only half-tried to cover Kupp, but it’s not often you see a quarterback line up across from his top receiver in practice.
Stafford was more of a stand-in than anything on this funny rep.
First Coach McVay? Now QB1??
Everyone wants a chance to guard @CooperKupp at #RamsCamp. 🙅😂 pic.twitter.com/5iVbAhQaVi
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 8, 2022
Stafford gets another day off
Stafford got the day off from throwing during team drills again, which Sean McVay said was part of the plan. That doesn’t mean there was a setback or anything of that nature with his elbow, the team is just managing his workload so he doesn’t put too much strain on his arm.
Sean McVay said QB Matthew Stafford not throwing in today’s practice was part of the plan they’ve had for him.
— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) August 8, 2022
Leonard Floyd dealing with "lower-half" injury
Floyd missed practice on Monday with an injury to his “lower half.” The Rams are being cautious with their top edge rusher, so he was held out of drills as a precaution.
McVay said the Rams are “just being smart with him.”
Leonard Floyd didn’t practice today. Sean McVay said he’s dealing with something in his “lower half” … “We’re just being smart with him.” #Rams
— Gilbert Manzano (@GManzano24) August 8, 2022
