7 takeaways from Rams’ first padded practice of training camp

The Rams put on the pads for the first time Monday, though Matthew Stafford and Van Jefferson were given the day off

Practice looked a little bit different for the Los Angeles Rams on Monday. Not only were the pads on for the first time, but two key players were missing on offense: Matthew Stafford and Van Jefferson.

Both of them got the day off to rest, which Sean McVay attributed in part to the fact that the offense planned to be run-heavy in the first padded practice. It was a solid day for Stetson Bennett, who stepped up in Stafford’s place, while Demarcus Robinson had another great showing, too.

Here are notes and takeaways from the fourth practice of camp.