The Los Angeles Rams are getting an inspiring answer to one of the question marks hanging over their offense before Week 1.
At 33 years old, Davante Adams came into training camp with mileage and a recent history of lower-body injuries.
His performance this summer, nonetheless, has quieted the belief that his ability to separate from defenders has slipped.
The three-time first-team All-Pro was described as “virtually uncoverable” during joint practices against the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints, per Nate Atkins of The Athletic.
“If there was concern over whether Adams still had it as a perimeter wide receiver at age 33, this camp has put a lot of those questions to rest,” Atkins wrote.
That assessment arrives at an ideal time for a Rams team preparing to open the season against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.
Los Angeles knew what Adams was capable of, and his work in camp suggests the veteran hasn’t missed a beat when creating problems across the field.
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GettySEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JANUARY 25: Davante Adams #17 of the Los Angeles Rams runs after a catch during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Adams’ first season in Los Angeles showed he could still command a serious role alongside Puka Nacua.
The concern heading into Year 2 centered more on durability and whether an additional year would begin taking away some of the explosiveness that helped Adams become one of the NFL’s premier receivers over the previous decade.
So far, Atkins has seen the opposite.
He wrote that Adams has looked “fresh and explosive” during camp, with the veteran repeatedly winning perimeter matchups against two different defenses during joint practices.
There’s an important distinction between producing in August and carrying that level of play through an entire regular season.
Adams dealt with recurring lower-body ailments last year, and Atkins noted that the Rams may again have to manage his workload to keep him healthy.
Regardless, the current evidence is valuable, as Los Angeles chose not to make a prime addition behind Adams and Nacua this offseason, instead putting more responsibility on younger options such as Terrance Ferguson.
The Rams can feel much better about that approach if Adams consistently wins one-on-one matchups.
His presence creates a tricky numbers game for opposing secondaries due to Nacua demanding extra attention on his own, making it harder for defenses to dedicate help toward Adams on the perimeter.
Stafford Chemistry Gives Adams Boost
GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JANUARY 10: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates with Davante Adams #17 after Puka Nacua #12 scored a 5 yard touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Perhaps the most promising part of Adams’ summer has been his growing connection with Matthew Stafford.
The two veterans didn’t have the benefit of a normal training camp together last year. Stafford missed virtually all of the summer while dealing with a back issue, leaving Adams to learn a new offense without regularly working with his starting quarterback.
They have had more moments together this time around.
Atkins previously detailed their progress during the Saints joint practice, and his latest stock report pointed to their success adjusting routes against zone coverage in the intermediate portion of the field.
Those plays require perfected timing and an understanding of what the other player is seeing, something that is easier to develop with repeated practice reps.
The Rams watched the partnership produce despite last summer’s limitations, so a more polished version would help head coach Sean McVay once again field an explosive offense that can live up to Super Bowl expectations.
Adams will have to demonstrate he can stay on the field over the long haul, but with Week 1 approaching, the three-time All-Pro looks as good as ever.
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