Overview
- Sunday's non‑padded session at Loyola Marymount was the first time Myles Garrett lined up with the Rams' full defense and he produced noticeable plays such as a simulated sack and a swatted screen pass.
- Defensive coordinator Chris Shula and new teammate Trent McDuffie publicly praised Garrett, saying his presence energized the unit and lifted morale on the field.
- Matthew Stafford sat the opening practice by design under Sean McVay's veteran rest plan and is expected to return for the next scheduled session.
- Rookie Ty Simpson and backup Stetson Bennett split 11‑on‑11 reps as coaches begin sorting quarterback reps and depth in early camp work.
- General manager Les Snead's offseason additions, including Garrett, McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, are meant to fix a defense that faded last season and have already shifted expectations and league attention ahead of live practices and the Week 1 game in Australia.