LOS ANGELES – The seventh open practice of 2024 Rams Training Camp presented by UNIFY Financial Credit Union took place Thursday, headlined by defensive backs Kamren Kinchens and Charles Woods' interceptions.
Here are 10 things that stood out from the session:
1) Rob Havenstein leaves practice with foot injury: The veteran offensive lineman walked gingerly off the field and did not return. Head coach Sean McVay didn't have an immediate information on Havenstein's status, other than saying Havenstein said he got stepped on.
2) Jonah Jackson and Alaric Jackson don't participate: Jonah is week-to-week with a shoulder injury, per McVay, while Alaric is expected to be back "sooner than later" from an ankle injury sustained earlier this week. McVay also said they are hopeful Alaric can go for Sunday's joint practice with the Chargers, though they won't rush Alaric back.
3) Play of the day, Part I: One of the top plays of practice was Kinchens' interception; the rookie defensive back got a under a Matthew Stafford pass that deflected off of tight end Colby Parkinson's hands for the timely pick during team drills.
4) Play of the day, Part II: In the previous segment, Woods' interception in the corner of the endzone ended the second team offense's series against the second team offense led by Jimmy Garoppolo. It was emblematic of a strong practice overall for Woods.
5) Coop in the corner: Offensively, one of Stafford's best passes was a touchdown to wide receiver Cooper Kupp in the corner of the endzone to cap off the first team offense's mamba period series against the first team defense. To be fair to the defense, it subsequently denied the ensuing 2-point attempt, with Stafford's pass intended for wide receiver Demarcus Robinson incomplete. Stafford was sharp overall though during the series in getting the offense in position to score.
6) Kobie Turner back in action: The second-year nose tackle participated in team drills Thursday, marking his first time doing so this training camp. He had been dealing with a groin injury sustained prior to camp.
7) Another pick: Defensive back Jaylen McCollough also came up with an interception on a Garoppolo deep ball in early 11-on-11 work.
8) Kevin Dotson remains difficult to get past: The offensive lineman once again performed very well in 1-on-1 drills.
9) Noteboom ready for spin move: Rookie outside linebacker Jared Verse had an impressive spin move in 1-on-1s against offensive lineman Joe Noteboom in Tuesday's practice (embedded below), but learned Thursday how quickly pro offensive lineman learn to counter those moves. Noteboom was ready and held his own against it on Thursday.
10) NFL officiating crew on hand: The 9-man officiating crew led by referee Shawn Hochuli was on site to officiate Thursday's practice.