Highlights from Monday's Rams practice

A brief look at the Rams’ training-camp practice on Monday:

Big moment

Which interception to choose? Quarterback Jared Goff threw three, but the most impressive play might have been made by coerback Trumaine Johnson, during a red-zone drill. Goff’s throw was a bit telegraphed, but Johnson made a perfect move to jump in front of receiver Robert Woods for the interception.

Injury report

Linebacker Robert Quinn continues to be held out of most full-team drills because of an undisclosed issue, and Quinn said the maintenance program will continue for a while.

“They’re just taking it slow,” Quinn said, “and trying to make sure I’m ready, God willing, when the season comes around.”

Linebacker Mark Barron and defensive back Lamarcus Joyner retued to practice, but players such as coerbacks Kayvon Webster and Nickell Robey-Coleman were held out.

Receiver Tavon Austin, running back Lance Dunbar, offensive lineman Andrew Donnal, linebacker Samson Ebukam and receiver Josh Reynolds also remain out.

Quote of the day

“Credit the defense for getting their hands on some balls and they make it tough on the offense.” — Coach Sean McVay, on Goff’s three interceptions.

Depth chart

The Rams practiced for the first time without E.J. Gaines, who had been their primary backup at coerback before he was sent to Buffalo in the trade that brought in receiver Sammy Watkins.

The Rams held Webster and Robey-Coleman out of practice, but the coerbacks got some good work. Johnson got the goal-line interception, and reserve coerbacks Troy Hill and Kevin Peterson also picked off Goff.

Hold on

Two days after the Rams had six fumbles in their preseason opener against Dallas, the team did some early-practice ball-security drills involving running backs and receivers.

Players attempted to catch and run with balls while coaches hit them with foam pads and distracted them. In one sequence, McVay snuck up behind rookie receiver Brandon Shippen and stripped the ball.

— Rich Hammond

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