If the first episode of HBO's Hard Knocks: Los Angeles was an introduction to NFL life amid the COVID-19 pandemic with masks, testing and social distancing protocols, the second episode, which aired Tuesday, was a transition to the actual football.
It fittingly started with Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay stressing how important practice will be this year with no preseason games and limited contact before the season.
Still, even practice for the Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, who are both being highlighted during this year's Hard Knocks, is unusual.