A joint workout between the Rams and Bengals was cut short when a melee ensued. Rams star Aaron Donald can be seen with a Bengals helmet in his hand.
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Rams star cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who has been careful during camp coming off shoulder surgery, is not 100% healthy yet but participated in joint practice with Bengals.
The Rams have kept starters away from preseason game action in attempt to prevent injuries, so two controlled practices against the Bengals become the most important practices of summer.
Because the Rams don’t like to risk injury to starters in preseason, Allen Robinson needs to take advantage of joint practices against the Bengals.
Jacob Harris continues to evolve and strengthen his position in the receiver role after the Rams’ preseason game against the Houston Texans.
The Rams waived five players, including tight end Kendall Blanton, and said a knee injury would sideline offensive lineman Logan Bruss for the season.
Rams coach Sean McVay’s decision to play John Wolford in the first half and Bryce Perkins in the second introduced a dose of QB intrigue vs. Texans.
The battle for who gets to be Matthew Stafford’s backup will take center stage in the Rams’ second NFL preseason game Friday against the Houston Texans.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford says he can ‘function at a high level right now’ and will trust his recovery plan as he deals with elbow tendinitis.