PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Chandler Picks Up Slack for Miller in Passing Drills

With starting quarterback Chris Miller excused from workouts to be with his wife and newborn son, much of the Rams’ pre-camp passing drills have been in the hands of Chris Chandler, who has made a strong impression with new offensive coordinator Chick Harris.

Chandler, an off-season free-agent acquisition from Phoenix, is projected as the backup to Miller, who’s coming off two knee surgeries. Chandler and T.J. Rubley, a part-time starter last season, have worked with most of the top wide receivers in the first two days of drills.

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Second-round draft pick Isaac Bruce of Memphis State has agreed to terms on a three-year deal and the wide receiver is expected to be in camp today.

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Outside linebacker Roman Phifer re-injured his right hamstring during pass defense drills Tuesday. Trainer Jim Anderson said it was a mild strain, similar to one Phifer suffered in workouts last week. Phifer is listed as day-to-day.

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Wide receiver Todd Kinchen, coming off reconstructive knee surgery, isn’t expected to be in camp until late August. . . . The Rams’ four-day pre-camp workouts finish Thursday, but the rookies and free agents will return next Monday for three more days of workouts. Players will report for training camp physicals July 21 at UC Irvine, with workouts beginning the next day.