Overview
- The Rams completed a major June trade for defensive end Myles Garrett to boost a pass rush that also includes newly acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie and free agent Jaylen Watson.
- Training camp opened Saturday with Los Angeles widely viewed as Super Bowl favorites because the team added top defensive pieces and returns core stars like Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua.
- Coach Sean McVay plans to limit Matthew Stafford’s full‑team reps in camp to manage his workload while first‑round pick Ty Simpson and Stetson Bennett will get extensive preseason snaps to prepare for game duty.
- Aaron Donald’s possible return from retirement remains unresolved and would materially change defensive rotations and depth plans if he decides to rejoin the roster.
- The Rams have also targeted clear problem areas by hiring special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone and monitoring offensive‑line contract situations, receiver depth and Puka Nacua’s post‑rehab availability because those issues could alter their Super Bowl outlook.