Stafford sharp in first 2026 practice; critical to Rams' offseason investment success.

Stafford's presence is described as critical to 2026 Rams success and the value of offseason additions; in his first practice outing of training camp, he looked "pretty damn sharp" according to Sean McVay, returning to the field with the 1s after Stetson Bennett received starter reps on Sunday. The drop-off between Stafford and his two backups could be steep, which is why he will not practice every day during camp but will be closely monitored when he does.