Matthew Stafford ‘sharp’ in first Rams practice

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams poses with USA Flag Football representatives at Loyola Marymount University on July 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Melina Pizano/Getty Images for LA28) | Getty Images for LA28

Matthew Stafford will not practice with the Los Angeles Rams every day during training camp, but in his first outing of 2026, the veteran quarterback looked “pretty damn sharp” according to Sean McVay. With Stetson Bennett getting reps with the starters on Sunday, Stafford returned to the field—and returned to form—with a good first day of practice with the 1s.

Sean McVay said QB Matthew Stafford looked “pretty damn sharp” in his first practice of training camp.

— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) July 28, 2026

Videos and appearances with Stafford were aplenty after Monday’s return to training camp. He was seen hanging out with rookie Ty Simpson.

Ty Simpson and Matthew Stafford throwing together at Rams training camp

(via @GManzano24) pic.twitter.com/5pCSGvL4vd

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) July 27, 2026

Donating money.

Giving back to the future generation.

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams donate $10,000 to Compton Dominguez High School for their football program. pic.twitter.com/4HVRqy4WIe

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) July 27, 2026

Throwing more deep bombs to Puka Nacua.

Matthew Stafford with a long pass to Puka Nacua during scrimmages #RamsHousepic.twitter.com/CDhpj9AwhT

— Ethan Shirazi (@Ethanshirazi24) July 28, 2026

And discussing his history with no-look passes, explaining that it’s always been something he’s like to have in the toolbag, as long as it serves a purpose and never just to be flashy.

.@TravisRodgers asks Matthew Stafford about his legendary no look passes at @RamsNFL training camp pic.twitter.com/ni2iS2EOcJ

— ESPN Los Angeles (@ESPNLosAngeles) July 28, 2026

Stafford’s presence will be critical to the success of the 2026 Rams and making sure that all the offseason additions were worth it. The drop-off between Stafford and his two backups could be steep.

Therefore, the quarterback won’t practice every day. But when he does, you’ll know it.

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