gathered by RamBill
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Jim Thomas @jthom1
Despite one end zone drop in traffic, TE Lance Kendricks had a very good day catching the football.
Mizzou’s E.J. Gaines picked off a Garrett Gilbert pass during 11-on-11. W/Rams down at CB, Gaines got 2nd-team and even a few 1st-team reps.
Trumaine Johnson had a couple of big plays Friday: A red zone INT of a Bradford pass intended for Tavon Austin. . . .And showing, good closing speed, a breakup new midfield of what looked like a sure completion to Austin.
Rookie DE prospect Ethan Westbrooks got his first 11-on-11 work in training camp and looked quick around the edge. He’s coming off hamstring
LT Jake Long and C Scott Wells increased their workload with the starting offensive line.
Not practicing Friday for Rams: DB Lamarcus Joyner, CB Janoris Jenkins, S Christian Bryant, CB Jarrid Bryant, FB Kadeem Jones, LB Johnny Millard, C/G Barrett Jones. OG Davin Joseph left early.
LT Rodger Saffold left late in practice; injury unknown. But didn’t appear serious.
MLB James Laurinaitis, who is as durable as they come, missed Friday’s practice with a minor ankle sprain.
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Nick Wagoner @nwagoner
CB Janoris Jenkins did not practice today. Injury unknown but he watched workout on the sidelines.
As expected, LB James Laurinaitis didn’t participate after getting stepped on last night. Jo-Lonn Dunbar filled in at MLB in his absence.
On the other side of the injury coin, more work in team drills for OT Jake Long, C Scott Wells and DE William Hayes today as they come back.
For what it’s worth, Brockers was limping off and Saffold’s appeared to be more of a hand/wrist ailment. We’ll know more tomorrow.
Brockers went through post-practice stretch and didn’t appear to have any serious issues either.
A couple of injury scares today: DT Michael Brockers, OL Rodger Saffold both hobbled off. Fisher said he didn’t think Saffold issue serious.
Rams off the practice field Friday night. Relatively light practice with no pads in advance of tomorrow’s fully padded scrimmage.