Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay announced that they are canceling the minicamp that was scheduled for next week.
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay announced that they are canceling the minicamp that was scheduled for next week.
McVay told the media on Thursday, and revealed that Monday will be the final day of the offseason program.
The Rams mandatory minicamp was set for June 15-16; however, that will no longer be the case.
The Rams OTAs started in late May, lasting a handful of weeks. They went through three phases, the last of which consisted of 10 days of organized team practice activity. No live contact is allowed during these days, but 7-on-7, 9-on-9, and 11-on-11 drills are allowed.
McVay spoke about the improvement he’s witnessed thus far, but stated that he can’t assess anything at the moment without pads.
"I’ve seen steady improvement, but this isn’t real football until we put the pads on,” McVay said. "But I’ve been pleased with a lot of the things before the ball is snapped, the operation, the communication, getting our cleats in the ground, getting aligned in some of the appropriate formations, so it’s been positive. Guys are working, and the other thing is learning how to practice while minimizing the risk of injury. How to be able to protect each other but positively push one another. I like the vibe of this group, but there’s so much work to be done."
The Rams will enter this five-week stretch without any offseason program as the prohibitive favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.
Before the blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett, the Rams were viewed as Super Bowl favorites, and after the trade, they became overwhelming favorites. However, that means nothing as of mid-June.
On paper, the Rams have a juggernaut of a team that can not only win the Super Bowl but also establish themselves as an all-time great team. Time will tell how that all pans out.
Health and cohesion will need to be on the Rams' side if they want any shot at the title. Last season, the Rams were arguably a play or two away from representing the NFC in the Super Bowl instead of the Seattle Seahawks.
This offseason, they are putting themselves in the best position to convert on those plays that could help them get over the top.
McVay will enter his 10th season at the helm, and has led the Rams over .500 every season, except for the 2022 season. He holds a 92-57 record at the helm, and if things go the Rams' way in 2026, we could see him reach 100 wins this upcoming season.
