Rookies are scheduled to report to the Rams’ facility on Monday for the first round of COVID-19 testing ahead of training camp. It’s the first real step toward football returning in Los Angeles, though there are still plenty of other precautions that need to be taken.
In advance of rookies arriving, the Rams had their Infectious Disease Emergency Response (IDER) plan approved by the NFLPA, becoming one of 20 total teams to get the green light.
Once again, this is a small step forward, but it’s a step, nonetheless. It took a lot of work from the Rams’ staff to get the facility ready for players’ arrivals, including modifications made to the locker room, weight room and a massive tent set up in the parking lot for meetings to be held in.
The Rams have not yet set an official start date for training camp, but it won’t happen until all players are tested. Tests will take place on Monday and Tuesday, with a second round for each player taking place later in the week.
It could be a little while before players are back on the field for practice, but at least progress is being made – even if only minor progress.
