Rams announce location, start time for joint practice session with Saints
Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters over the weekend that both teams were in discussions about scheduling a joint practice after the Los Angeles Chargers backed out; the Saints will be in California this week before returning home to New Orleans for their next preseason game. His counterpart Kellen Moore said the decision to participate would come down to team health, so the Saints must feel comfortable with taking that risk.
For their part, the Rams are in good health, except for one major name: Matthew Stafford. The team's starting quarterback has been missing for most of the summer, including Tuesday's practice session, while dealing with a persistent back injury. He's been seen here or there in street clothes but lately has been sequestered in a zero-gravity restorative Ammortal chamber. Expect a lot of backups Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett on Thursday.
Joint practice sessions are always a great opportunity for players to work against different opponents with unique skill sets. The Saints haven't had a chance to do that this summer, so stay tuned for updates from practice.
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