The Los Angeles Rams gave their tight ends an expanded role during Saturday’s training camp practice, and Terrance Ferguson looked increasingly comfortable as more than a traditional in-line option.
With Tyler Higbee not working with the first-team offense, Ferguson received extended opportunities alongside Matthew Stafford. The second-year tight end consistently created separation with sharp routes and looked more like a big receiver than a player limited to underneath assignments and blocking responsibilities.
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Stafford connected with Ferguson during team drills and continued looking in his direction throughout the practice. On another rep, Kam Curl and Quentin Lake both closed tightly on Ferguson as he crossed deeper through the secondary, showing the level of attention his route demanded from the defense.
Rams Feature More 13-Personnel
The Rams also featured three-tight-end personnel more frequently than they did during the team’s 2025 training camp sessions. Max Klare rotated into first-team work, while Stafford also attempted a high-point throw to Colby Parkinson.
Los Angeles leaned heavily on 13 personnel late last season, the highest rate in the league by a large margin, but Saturday’s usage appeared focused on more than creating heavier formations for the running game. The Rams moved their tight ends through different alignments and allowed them to attack the intermediate areas of the field.
It remains early in the season, and the offense is still working through its installation process. However, Ferguson’s route running and growing involvement with Stafford could give Sean McVay another flexible receiving option.
If Ferguson continues developing into a player who can threaten defenses downfield, the Rams’ three-tight-end packages could become considerably harder to defend in 2026.