Davante Adams was holding court on the sideline as the Rams’ OTA practice ramped up Tuesday.

The three-time first-team All-Pro was surrounded by fellow receivers Puka Nacua and Tutu Atwell, running back Kyren Williams and receivers coach Eric Yarber, all staring down at Adams’ feet as he explained a break, modeling the movement needed. As the rest of the group moved on to the next drill, Nacua stayed with Adams, mirroring the example that Adams repeated.

“I think the positive impact has already been felt from Davante,” Nacua said. “From the moment he walked in he’s been willing to offer information, to have new drills, to have a complete different mindset of somebody who’s played in various offenses, very different schemes and stuff like that. So it’s been exciting to hear from him.”

The environment in Woodland Hills has lived up to Adams’ expectations, too.

“It feels like I’ve been on this team for a couple years now based on how open and receptive the guys have been to me,” Adams said. “It’s been exactly what I’ve needed. I’m feeling rejuvenated.”

Adams hasn’t found the team success he’s sought since he left Green Bay following the 2021 season. His two-plus years in Las Vegas were marked by Raiders turmoil, including a midseason coaching change, before he was traded to the New York Jets in the middle of last season. His arrival in New York was a Hail Mary to salvage a losing season, but he experienced only more losing.

When he signed with the Rams as a free agent in March, Adams wanted to play for a contender, and to find calmer seas to navigate the final act of his career.

“It’s just about ball, it’s no other B.S.,” Adams said. “It feels like a college-type camaraderie. I don’t think I’ve seen a linebacker and a punter talk as much as what I’ve seen here, or a kicker and quarterbacks. It’s just so much crossover. ... Everybody’s in a good mood, it’s not like a dark cloud over the building and I’ve experienced that quite a bit over the last few years.”

Adams has spent the past couple of months building a chemistry with his new quarterback, Matthew Stafford. The receiver likes that Stafford doesn’t shy away from throwing routes when the coverage dictates he look another direction.

And Adams appreciates Stafford’s approach, taking responsibility for a pass that’s away from the receiver instead of coaching guys on how to run their routes.

“After every single set, it feels like we’re over there talking about, ‘Hey, this is kind of how I’m thinking that I’m going to come out of this or feel that.’ and it’s just constant dialogue,” Stafford said.

— Adam Grosbard, SCNG

Commanders’ Brown hurt: Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown was carted off the field after getting injured during minicamp in Ashburn, Va.

Reporters in attendance reported Brown walked off slowly after making a catch, threw his helmet in frustration when he reached the sideline and was carted up the hill to the practice facility.

Brown missed the final four games of last season and their playoff run to the NFC championship game with a kidney injury. He re-signed on a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million.