The Los Angeles Rams just kicked off training camp at Loyola Marymount University, and let me tell you, the energy is palpable. Under sunny skies and temperatures pushing into the upper 80s, this team isn’t just going through the motions. They’ve got Super Bowl aspirations on their mind, and from day one, it was all about getting back to work.
McVay’s Offense Is Set to Explode With New Blood at the Helm
Coach Sean McVay has his guys focused and confident, a trademark move for him. You won’t find them easing into camp. Offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, who’s in his first season after moving up from pass game coordinator, loves that McVay pushes the 11-on-11 reps. Scheelhaase mentioned getting a lot of volume, with ones going against ones, which is crucial for those quarterbacks, especially with pre-snap and post-snap operations. This smooth transition, he said, comes from the staff’s continuity, allowing them to adapt as needed.
He’s got some serious weapons to work with. Matthew Stafford, coming off a season where he led the NFL with 4,707 passing yards, is back. Puka Nacua, who hauled in an insane 1,715 receiving yards last season to rank second in the league, is ready to go. Add established star Davante Adams to that mix, and you’ve got an offense that’s looking to torch defenses.
The League Is Still Talking About Myles Garrett Joining This Defense
But what really has everyone buzzing is the defense. Chris Shula is entering his third season as defensive coordinator, and this unit just got a massive upgrade. We’re talking Myles Garrett, folks. The two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, who set the league’s single-season sack record with 23 sacks in 2025, is now lining up with this crew. Shula couldn’t hide his excitement, saying they’d been looking forward to this day for a long time.
Garrett joins an already formidable defense. Last season, linebacker Nate Landman racked up 132 tackles, cornerback Cobie Durant snagged three interceptions, and linebacker Byron Young tied for eighth in the NFL with 12 sacks. Add in impact veterans like Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, and safety Quentin Lake, and this Rams defense is absolutely stacked.
This team is not messing around. With Super Bowl aspirations front and center, every rep in training camp counts. Get ready, because the 2026 NFL season looks like it’s going to be wild for the Rams, and the rest of the league needs to take notice.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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