The Los Angeles Rams reached a key point in camp when players put on pads for the first time on day six of training camp. The shift marked a more physical phase of preseason work as the team continued building toward the regular season.
Head coach Sean McVay pointed to repetition as a central part of the process, saying the value of camp comes from doing the work again and again. That approach appeared to match what players were experiencing as they adjusted to the demands of a padded practice and the increased intensity that comes with it.
For the Rams, the first day in pads is an important checkpoint rather than a finish line. It gives coaches a better look at technique, timing and physical readiness while allowing players to test what they have been learning through the opening days of camp.
With training camp still in its early stages, the focus remains on steady progress. The Rams are using these practices to sharpen fundamentals, absorb coaching points and establish the habits McVay wants to see as the team moves deeper into preseason preparation.
