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Watson exited Sunday's win over the Chargers early with a severe shoulder injury. The cornerback will undergo surgery while on IR, which will end his season. Watson ends the season with 24 tackles (14 solo) and nine passes defensed, including one interception, over seven regular-season games.

McPhearson signed with Los Angeles on Aug. 9, and he has recorded two total tackles over the team's two preseason contests to this point. The cornerback is now dealing with an undisclosed injury. He's set to miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign while on IR, unless he can reach an injury settlement with the Rams.

Rickert suffered a knee injury during Sunday's preseason game versus the Saints and will now be forced to miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign unless he's waived with an injury settlement. He had just signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent earlier this month.

Turner suffered a significant groin injury during the Rams' Week 6 loss to the Cardinals, and the health issue is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on injured reserve. The fourth-year pro will be required to miss at least the next four games, so the earliest that Turner can return is Week 12 against the Packers on Wednesday, Nov. 25. In his absence, Braden Fiske should move into a starting role on the defensive line opposite Aaron Donald, while Tyler Davis and Larrell Murchison work in rotation.

The move is an expected one, given that Ford suffered a season-ending triceps injury during the Rams' 18-16 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. The veteran defensive tackle will shift his focus toward rehab and being fully healthy for the 2027 season, which is the final year of his three-year, $27.6 million contract with the Rams.

The offensive guard passed a physical Aug. 24 after dealing with a hand injury but still wore a wrap on the injured hand during practice. This move indicates that the Rams' coaches don't yet think he's ready for game action, as Dedich will now have to sit the first four games of the 2026 campaign. He should return to a reserve role once he's healthy.

Walls went down with an injury during OTAs and was carted off the practice field, and now he'll have to sit out the rest of the year unless he works out an injury settlement with the team. His departure may mean that fellow undrafted rookie Wesley Bailey gets more practice reps on the edge.

Los Angeles placed Grupe on injured reserve earlier Monday and likely will work out multiple kickers over the next few days before deciding on a new option prior to Sunday's game against the Raiders. Signed off the Jets' practice squad last week, Grupe converted a 44-yard field goal in the first quarter of Sunday's contest before sustaining the season-ending injury while attempting to make a tackle on the ensuing kickoff return.

Caldwell joined the team as an undrafted free agent in April but is now dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 23-year-old will now be forced to miss the entirety of the upcoming campaign unless he's waived with an injury settlement.

Connors broke his hand in Sunday's win over the Chargers and is slated for surgery. He's worked as a core special-teamer this season but hasn't logged a snap on offense. As such, Connors' IR stint -- which will last at least four games -- isn't likely to cause any waves in fantasy.

Rivers made his return to practice Wednesday, operating as a full participant at the team's first session of the week, per Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports. The running back has been on injured reserve since late September after suffering a calf injury in Week 2 against the Giants, but he could be back in action as soon as Sunday versus the Commanders.

After missing five consecutive games while recovering from an ankle sprain, Ferguson appeared poised to return from IR ahead of this past Sunday's game against the Commanders, but his activation was delayed after he pulled his hamstring while running a route during Friday's practice. McVay said after the practice that the setback would likely keep Ferguson out for "a couple more weeks." Ferguson's 21-day window will come to a close Nov. 25, so even if he doesn't resume practicing before then, he'll likely need to show the Rams that he's made at least some progress in his recovery from the hamstring injury to get activated. McVay said that he would be open to adding Ferguson back to the 53-man roster before he's ready to play, but the Rams may not be keen on essentially playing a man down for more than a game or two.

In that scenario, Adams could back back in action as soon as Week 12, following the Rams' bye week. Meawhile, Puka Nacua (knee/toe) is destined to miss multiple weeks, which, for the time being leaves Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, CJ Danielsand Xavier Smith as the healthy WRs on the team's active roster.

This is another blow to the Rams' receiving corps, as Davante Adams (hamstring) is still on IR and Puka Nacua (knee/toe) is slated to miss several weeks. Whittington would have had a chance to carve out a major role in Los Angeles' wideout room, but instead he'll be sidelined until at least Dec. 20. The Rams signed Xavier Smith off San Francisco's practice squad Tuesday to take Whittington's place on the 53-man roster and in the WR corps.

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Simpson will once again be inactive behind quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Stetson Bennett. The first-round rookie will only be eligible to play if both Stafford and Bennett exit the contest due to injury, illness or ejection.

Kinchens will be forced to miss a second straight game after suffering a hamstring injury Week 1 versus San Francisco. In his absence, Josh Wallace will stand to see a larger workload at safety during Sunday Night Football.

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Atwell is a healthy scratch for Sunday's contest. Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield and Alex Bachman are the five active receivers over Atwell.

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Donald has a chance to return for Monday's game against the Bills after missing the Rams' Week 4 win over the Eagles. The veteran defensive lineman's status will bear monitoring as the Rams begin practicing ahead of Monday's primetime matchup, with injury designations for Week 5 to come Saturday.

McVay said part of the decision whether to place Avila on IR will be influenced by concerns that the team could use up all of its eight injured-reserve slots for players eligible to return later in the season. Either way, for as long as Avila remains sidelined, 2024 sixth rounder Beaux Limmer projects to fill in at left guard.

Stuard picked up the injury during pregame warmups prior to Sunday's win over the Chargers and is currently considered week-to-week. Shaun Dolac could be in line for increased playing time in Stuard's absence.

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Landman returned to practice as a full participant but has not yet officially cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. With Landman returning to full practice, the announcement that he is all set to suit up for Sunday's game against the Chargers should come soon. If Landman is ready to play, Grant Stuard and Shaun Dolac should see less action in Week 8.

The linebacker suffered the injury in the first quarter, left the game briefly and then returned in the second quarter. He didn't exit again and ended up playing 30 defensive snaps and nine special-teams snaps. Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday that Speights is "feeling better than what we had anticipated" and is "making positive gains right now."

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McVay added that he'll defer to Stafford on the topic of how he's feeling ahead of this weekend's game against the Commanders. In any case, the Rams will issue their first injury report of the week Wednesday, at which point it'll become clear if the QB's arm issue impacts his practice reps.

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Lake earned the questionable tag after logging a limited session Saturday, but head coach Sean McVay told reporters after practice that the fifth-year safety is "trending in the right direction" for Monday night's game. Emmanuel Forbes and Josh Wallace would see more defensive snaps in the event that Lake is not cleared to play against Buffalo.

Parkinson has seemingly been banged up all season, and the ribs are just the latest issue for the tight end. With Puka Nacua (knee/toe), Davante Adams (hamstring) and Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) vacating more than 45 percent of the Rams' targets, Los Angeles figures to lean heavily on its tight ends to try and get by without its top two receivers and top pass-catching tight end. Parkinson and Tyler Higbee will likely have prominent every-down roles in the coming weeks.

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Mumpfield briefly exited the game before returning to the field, and head coach Sean McVay and the team don't appear to be overly worried about the injury. With Puka Nacua returning to action Sunday, Mumpfield saw only three targets, reeling in one catch for seven yards in the victory.

Jackson was initially dealt a two-game suspension after hitting veteran defensive end Bradley Chubb in the face following an altercation in Week 5, but that penalty was cut in half after an appeal. He'll still have to miss Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, though, and veteran David Quessenberry figures to step in at left tackle for that contest.

Parkinson has seemingly been banged up all season, and the ribs are just the latest issue for the tight end. With Puka Nacua (knee/toe), Davante Adams (hamstring) and Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) vacating more than 45 percent of the Rams' targets, Los Angeles figures to lean heavily on its tight ends to try and get by without its top two receivers and top pass-catching tight end. Parkinson and Tyler Higbee will likely have prominent every-down roles in the coming weeks.

In that scenario, Adams could back back in action as soon as Week 12, following the Rams' bye week. Meawhile, Puka Nacua (knee/toe) is destined to miss multiple weeks, which, for the time being leaves Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, CJ Danielsand Xavier Smith as the healthy WRs on the team's active roster.

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This is another blow to the Rams' receiving corps, as Davante Adams (hamstring) is still on IR and Puka Nacua (knee/toe) is slated to miss several weeks. Whittington would have had a chance to carve out a major role in Los Angeles' wideout room, but instead he'll be sidelined until at least Dec. 20. The Rams signed Xavier Smith off San Francisco's practice squad Tuesday to take Whittington's place on the 53-man roster and in the WR corps.

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After missing five consecutive games while recovering from an ankle sprain, Ferguson appeared poised to return from IR ahead of this past Sunday's game against the Commanders, but his activation was delayed after he pulled his hamstring while running a route during Friday's practice. McVay said after the practice that the setback would likely keep Ferguson out for "a couple more weeks." Ferguson's 21-day window will come to a close Nov. 25, so even if he doesn't resume practicing before then, he'll likely need to show the Rams that he's made at least some progress in his recovery from the hamstring injury to get activated. McVay said that he would be open to adding Ferguson back to the 53-man roster before he's ready to play, but the Rams may not be keen on essentially playing a man down for more than a game or two.

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McVay said part of the decision whether to place Avila on IR will be influenced by concerns that the team could use up all of its eight injured-reserve slots for players eligible to return later in the season. Either way, for as long as Avila remains sidelined, 2024 sixth rounder Beaux Limmer projects to fill in at left guard.

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Cardona continues to struggle with an ankle injury and will now miss a second straight week. Jake McQuaide will once again operate as the Rams' long snapper in Sunday's contest.

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The Rams already are without WR Davante Adams for a few more weeks after he underwent surgery on his left hamstring, and the team now may be sans Nacua if the results of Monday's testing go a certain way. L.A. doesn't believe that Nacua sustained a torn ACL, but the MRI will reveal what type of damage he incurred. Before picking up the injury on the Rams' final offensive snap, Nacua gathered in 14 of 19 targets for 150 yards and one touchdown and took two carries for 20 yards.

Avila dealt with a hamstring issue throughout the week and apparently aggravated the injury in the first half Sunday. Now that he's been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday, Beaux Limmer is slated to finish the contest at left guard.

Ferguson, who had previously been out with an ankle injury, was designated to return from IR on Wednesday and on the verge of a return to the Rams' lineup prior to Friday's setback. With that in mind, McVay said that the tight end was going to be a "big part" of the game plan Sunday against the Commanders. Instead, Tyler Higbee (one catch for 13 yards on five targets) and Colby Parkinson (four catches on any many targets for 13) yards) were the team's primary pass-catching options at the TE position in Week 9.

McDuffie will miss his third game of the season due to injury. The star cornerback played 80 percent of the defensive snaps in the Rams' Week 8 win over the Chargers but picked up a back injury during the victory. With Jaylen Watson (shoulder) on IR, the Rams' starting corners against the Commanders will likely be Josh Wallace and Emmanuel Forbes.

Simpson will once again be inactive behind quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Stetson Bennett. The first-round rookie will only be eligible to play if both Stafford and Bennett exit the contest due to injury, illness or ejection.

Watson exited Sunday's win over the Chargers early with a severe shoulder injury. The cornerback will undergo surgery while on IR, which will end his season. Watson ends the season with 24 tackles (14 solo) and nine passes defensed, including one interception, over seven regular-season games.

The veteran tight end managed to get in a limited practice Friday, keeping the door open for him to play after missing last Sunday's game against the Chargers. Terrance Ferguson (ankle) was initially slated to return to action this week, but was subsequently ruled out, so the status of Parkinson -- who has caught five passes in each of the last two games he played -- is worth monitoring.

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Whittington logged a trio of limited practices this week while managing a back injury. It might not be known if he'll be able to play Sunday until inactives are announced approximately 90 minutes ahead of a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Whittington has just two catches through seven games this season, but he also returns kicks and could work his way up to more responsibilities on offense with Davante Adams (hamstring) on IR.

Curl did not participate in practice Wednesday or Thursday due to a foot injury likely suffered at some point in the Rams' Week 9 win over the Chargers. With cornerbacks Trent McDuffie (back) questionable and Jaylen Watson (shoulder) ruled out, Los Angeles' secondary could be short on a few key pieces.

Garrett didn't practice Friday, but the Rams are planning to activate him from injured reserve Saturday, allowing the veteran edge rusher to play in Week 9. It will be a much-needed boost to the Rams' inferior pass rush.

Ferguson made it back from his ankle injury, only to be sidelined by another concern two days before he was set for a return to game action. The Rams could use him, as they haven't found a second consistent receiving threat alongside Puka Nacua in the absence of Davante Adams (IR - hamstring). Another absence for Ferguson leaves Tyler Higbee as well as Colby Parkinson (ribs, questionable), if available, as the Rams' tight top ends, with Davis Allen and Max Klare providing extra bodies for multi-TE sets.

Trent McDuffie was not seen at practice Friday, per Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com, marking him as a DNP for three straight practices ahead of Week 9. The 26-year-old tweaked his back in Week 8, in his first game back from a groin injury that kept him out for two weeks. With Jaylen Watson (shoulder) already ruled out for Sunday, the Rams could be short in the secondary against the Commanders.

Parkinson hasn't practiced since being injured in Week 7, and he looks headed for a possible second straight absence. With Terrance Ferguson (ankle) looking like he has a chance to return from injured reserve Sunday against the Commanders, it could be Ferguson, Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen handling tight-end duties.

Garrett's 21-day practice window was opened Wednesday, and he's been limited both days this week. It might be too soon for the star edge rusher to return Sunday against the Commanders, but if not, then Week 10 against Arizona could be a possibility.

Ferguson has been sidelined since spraining his ankle in Week 3 at Denver, missing the last five games a result. The Rams designated him for return from injured reserve Wednesday, and he's managed two limited sessions since then. Friday's practice report will determine if Ferguson has a chance to return to action Sunday in Washington, but he'll still need to be activated from IR by Saturday afternoon to be in a position to do so.

Watson was forced out of Sunday's game versus the Chargers early by a shoulder injury, and it was apparently severe enough to prematurely end his season. He had been operating as one of the Rams' top defensive backs and actually led the team in snaps at cornerback through eight weeks, so losing him is a significant blow to the club. His absence figures to create additional opportunities on the boundary for Emmanuel Forbes the rest of the way.

Whittington was questionable to play in Week 8 versus the Chargers due to a back injury, but he was able to give it a go, failing to catch his only target while securing one tackle on special teams in the contest. The wide receiver will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday's contest against the Commanders.

Curl notched four total tackles (one solo) during the team's 24-9 win over the Chargers in Week 8, but he may have picked up a foot injury during the contest. The safety will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Garrett has been on injured reserve since aggravating a left knee injury in Week 1 that required arthroscopic surgery. In order to be able to practice Wednesday, the Rams designated him for return from IR, per the NFL's transaction log. Garrett's activity level bears watching as the week goes on to get a sense of his odds to play Sunday at Washington.

Rivers made his return to practice Wednesday, operating as a full participant at the team's first session of the week, per Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports. The running back has been on injured reserve since late September after suffering a calf injury in Week 2 against the Giants, but he could be back in action as soon as Sunday versus the Commanders.

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Ferguson has been out since sustaining an ankle injury against the Broncos in Week 3. He has upward of 21 days to be activated off IR. A return in Week 9 may be optimistic at this stage and will hinge on his practice participation for the remainder of the week. Regardless, Ferguson is trending toward being back on the field in the near future.

McDuffie suffered a back injury during the team's 24-9 win over the Chargers in Week 8, and he has now opened the week as a nonparticipant at practice. The cornerback will have two more chances to return to practice and prove his health prior to Sunday's matchup with Washington.

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Connors broke his hand in Sunday's win over the Chargers and is slated for surgery. He's worked as a core special-teamer this season but hasn't logged a snap on offense. As such, Connors' IR stint -- which will last at least four games -- isn't likely to cause any waves in fantasy.

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The Rams haven't provided a timeline for Connors' return, but the fact that he needs surgery suggests that he could be ticketed for injured reserve. The running back has been limited exclusively to playing special teams this season and has returned one kickoff for 23 yards.

Stuard picked up the injury during pregame warmups prior to Sunday's win over the Chargers and is currently considered week-to-week. Shaun Dolac could be in line for increased playing time in Stuard's absence.

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McVay added that he'll defer to Stafford on the topic of how he's feeling ahead of this weekend's game against the Commanders. In any case, the Rams will issue their first injury report of the week Wednesday, at which point it'll become clear if the QB's arm issue impacts his practice reps.

Garrett hasn't practiced since aggravating a left knee injury in the Rams' season opener, a setback that was followed by arthroscopic surgery. Once the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year retakes the practice field, the Rams will have a 21-day window in which to restore Garrett to their active roster. It remains to be seen if this weekend's game against the Commanders is in play, but either way Garrett's looming return to the lineup, whenever it happens, will be a major boost to the Rams defense.

Ferguson has been on injured reserve since Oct. 2, but he appears to be inching closer to returning to the Rams' tight end mix. Prior to his injury, the 2025 second-rounder turned in a 7-63-1 receiving line in three contests. In Ferguson's absence, Tyler Higbee has been working as the team's top pass-catching TE, with Colby Parkinson (ribs) and Davis Allen also in the mix.

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The veteran tight end has endured an injury-plagued season, and his current ribs issue cost him the first two practices of the week before he managed a limited session Friday. The injury will also lead to Parkinson's second absence of the campaign, and in his stead, Tyler Higbee should be in line for a slight increase in snaps and targets, although fourth-year tight end Davis Allen, who logged a season-high 50 snaps in Week 7 against the Raiders and recorded a pair of touchdown catches, will also stand to be a beneficiary.

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Watson will be forced to sit out the rest of Week 8 after sustaining a shoulder injury early in the second half. With Trent McDuffie (back) also banged up, the Rams are rather thin in the secondary versus the Chargers.

Cardona drew the doubtful tag after failing to practice all week, and he'll be an observer from the sidelines for Sunday's contest. Jake McQuaide will operate as the Rams' long snapper.

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Garrett hasn't practiced since aggravating a left knee injury in the Rams' season-opening loss to the 49ers in Australia and then undergoing arthroscopic surgery. Though head coach Sean McVay has been non-committal on a potential target date for Garrett's return, the star edge rusher will take a notable step toward playing once the Rams officially open his 21-day practice window. Even if he's back on the field for the start of Week 9 prep, Garrett is far from a lock to play next Sunday in Washington versus the Commanders, as the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year may need more than three practices to get himself back in playing condition following a seven-week layoff from action.

McDuffie was spotted favoring his back after making a tackle late in the third quarter, and his status for the rest of the game is now up in the air. With Jaylen Watson (shoulder) already ruled out, Josh Wallace and Emmanuel Forbes are set to handle an increased workload in the secondary.

Simpson will be inactive once again for Week 8. However, he will be eligible to play if Matthew Stafford and Stetson Bennett exit the contest due to injury, illness or ejection.

Parkinson has been banged up seemingly all season, first dealing with shoulder and knee injuries before a ribs issue this week. Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen would be set to handle most of the tight-end duties for the Rams if Parkinson is unable to play, and rookie Max Klare could even see some action on offense.

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Whittington is working through a back issue that flared up during Thursday's practice, and he was held out of Friday's session as a precaution, per Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio. If he's unable to play Sunday, then Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell and CJ Daniels would all be in line for more offensive snaps. Despite the absence of Davante Adams (hamstring, IR), Whittington was not targeted once during the Rams' Week 7 win over the Raiders.

MCDuffie was limited in practice all week due to a groin injury, which has prevented him from playing in each of the Rams' last two games. Josh Wallace would continue to operate in an elevated role defensively if McDuffie is not cleared to play in Sunday's battle of Los Angeles.

Parkinson has now missed the first two days of Week 8 prep, so his status for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers is looking quite precarious. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to have a chance of suiting up this weekend. Rams QB Matthew Stafford peppered his tight-end corps with 14 targets in Week 7 in the absence of wideout Davante Adams (hamstring), so Parkinson's absence would be felt by the team's offense if he can't play. Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen could be set for a bump in targets if that's the case.

Parkinson may have picked up the injury during the Rams' 35-21 win over the Raiders in Week 7, when he caught five of six targets for 48 yards. He'll have two more opportunities to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers. Terrance Ferguson (ankle) will remain on IR for Week 8, so if Parkinson cannot play, then Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen would serve as the Rams' top tight ends.

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Adams tweaked his hamstring on the Rams' final offensive possession of a Week 6 loss to the Cardinals on Oct. 18, and McVay revealed one day later that the wide receiver had a rupture of the hamstring and required surgery, with the aim to return "a little after" the Rams' Week 11 bye. L.A. seems to be targeting a Week 12 matchup with the Packers on Wednesday, Nov. 25, which is a shade more than six weeks from the initial injury. In any case, Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell will continue to earn the WR reps behind top option Puka Nacua.

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Garrett underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee after Week 1 and has been on injured reserve in the meantime. Following McVay's comments, Garrett will miss Sunday's contest against the Chargers, which will mark his seventh consecutive absence. Garrett's next chance to suit up is Sunday, Nov. 8, at Washington.

Landman returned to practice as a full participant but has not yet officially cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. With Landman returning to full practice, the announcement that he is all set to suit up for Sunday's game against the Chargers should come soon. If Landman is ready to play, Grant Stuard and Shaun Dolac should see less action in Week 8.

Coach Sean McVay revealed that Ferguson's practice window to return from injured reserve won't open during Week 8 prep. Ferguson has missed the minimum four games while on IR due to an ankle sprain, and for as long as he's sidelined, the Rams will continue to roll with Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen at tight end.

McDuffie returns to practice to start Week 8 prep, a strong sign for the cornerback's health after he was listed as questionable for Week 7 despite not practicing at all. The 26-year-old star will need to upgrade to a full participant by Friday's session to avoid any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.

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McDuffie will miss consecutive games with a groin injury that appeared during the 49ers' Week 6 prep. Josh Wallace is set to start at outside cornerback for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

The first-round rookie will not enter Sunday's contest unless both Matthew Stafford and Stetson Bennett leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

The Rams are in shambles from an injury standpoint headed into Sunday's game against the Raiders, but help may be on the horizon in the form of Garrett. The All-Pro edge rusher hasn't played since Week 1 in Australia.

Landman entered the league's concussion protocol following the Rams' Week 6 loss to the Cardinals, and he was unable to practice all week. His next chance to play is Week 8 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 1, though he would have to return to practice in at least a limited capacity to have a realistic shot at playing in that contest. The Rams may turn to Grant Stuard, Shaun Dolac or practice squad linebacker Eric Kendricks in Landman's absence.

Nacua made an early exit from Thursday's practice due to a calf injury and officially went down as a limited participant. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Friday morning that Nacua's new health concern is "more minor than anything else" and "not significant." Nevertheless, Nacua is set for a pregame workout before the Rams make a decision on his status about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, per Barshop.

Despite the fact that McDuffie didn't practice all week, head coach Sean McVay indicated Friday that the star cornerback has a chance to return from a one-game absence due to a groin injury. If he's absent again, however, Jaylen Watson and Josh Wallace will serve as the Rams' starting outside cornerbacks for Sunday's matchup.

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Nacua already has dealt with psoas soreness (in August) and discomfort in his groin (in September), the latter of which cost him Weeks 2 and 3. With a new health concern in tow, it remains to be seen if he's in any danger of missing Sunday's contest at Las Vegas. Head coach Sean McVay likely will touch on Nacua's new health concern Friday, at which point the wide receiver may be tagged with a Week 7 game designation.

Turner suffered a significant groin injury during the Rams' Week 6 loss to the Cardinals, and the health issue is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on injured reserve. The fourth-year pro will be required to miss at least the next four games, so the earliest that Turner can return is Week 12 against the Packers on Wednesday, Nov. 25. In his absence, Braden Fiske should move into a starting role on the defensive line opposite Aaron Donald, while Tyler Davis and Larrell Murchison work in rotation.

Landman likely sustained his concussion in the Rams' Week 6 loss to the Cardinals. The linebacker has enterted the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and will need to upgrade his practice participation with the approval of an independent neurologist before being cleared for game-day activities. If Landman cannot clear the league's protocol by Sunday's game against the Raiders, veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks could be called up to the active roster in his place.

McDuffie has been sidelined since sustaining a groin injury in Thursday's practice before the Rams' Week 6 loss to the Cardinals. The star cornerback appears to be day-to-day with the injury but there is no clear expectation for a Week 7 return against the Raiders.

As a result, Adams is slated to miss at least four games, although Ian Rapoport of NFL Network previously suggested that the wideout was hoping to return not too long after the Rams' Week 11 bye. In his absence, Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield and Tutu Atwellare candidates to see added looks behind top WR Puka Nacua.

Landman led the Rams in total tackles Sunday, and it was his third consecutive game with double-digit stops. He's up to 51 combined tackles through six regular-season games, which leads the Rams and is 12th-most in the NFL. He's well on track to crack 100-plus tackles for a second-straight year and for the third time in his five-year NFL career.

The move is an expected one, given that Ford suffered a season-ending triceps injury during the Rams' 18-16 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. The veteran defensive tackle will shift his focus toward rehab and being fully healthy for the 2027 season, which is the final year of his three-year, $27.6 million contract with the Rams.

Ferguson, who was placed on injured reserve in advance of Week 4 action, will be eligible to return in Week 8 against the Chargers. However, it appears as though the tight end's return isn't imminent, with Schefter's report suggesting that Ferguson's recovery "will take some time." In his absence, Tyler Higbee profiles as the Rams' main pass-catching TE, with Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen also mixing in.

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Los Angeles placed Grupe on injured reserve earlier Monday and likely will work out multiple kickers over the next few days before deciding on a new option prior to Sunday's game against the Raiders. Signed off the Jets' practice squad last week, Grupe converted a 44-yard field goal in the first quarter of Sunday's contest before sustaining the season-ending injury while attempting to make a tackle on the ensuing kickoff return.

Adams exited the game on the Rams' final offensive possession, walking gingerly off the field after he was in discomfort while running a route during the Rams' second-to-last snap of the day. Head coach Sean McVay announced Monday that he expects the veteran receiver to be sidelined for around 6-to-10 weeks, per Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register, with how Adams responds to surgery likely determining whether he makes it back at the short or long end of that timeline. With Puka Nacua already locked into a massive weekly target share as the Rams' clear No. 1 wideout, Adams' absence is more likely to open up additional opportunities in the passing game for supporting players such as running back Kyren Williams, wideouts Jordan Whittington and Konata Mumpfield and tight ends Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee.

Adam Schefter of ESPN relays that Turner is facing a projected recovery timeline of 4-to-6 weeks, giving the defensive tackle a chance at returning from IR when first eligible in Week 12 versus Green Bay. Regarded as a strong interior pass rusher, Turner had been held without a sack for the Rams' first six contests of 2026 after racking up 24.0 through his first three seasons in the league. His absence for at least the next four games should open up a full-time starting role for Braden Fiske opposite Aaron Donald.

The Rams haven't indicated that Garrett has experienced any setbacks since undergoing arthroscopic left knee surgery following the team's Week 1 loss to the 49ers in Australia, but he looks like he'll need more time to complete his rehab before getting back on the field for practice. The ongoing absence of Garrett will continue to loom large heading into Sunday's game against the Raiders, especially with one of the Rams' other key pass rushers (defensive tackle Kobie Turner) set to join Garrett on injured reserve after sustaining a groin injury in the Week 6 loss to the Cardinals.

Ford suffered a season-ending triceps injury in the Rams' Week 6 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. The defensive tackle signed a three-year, $27.6 million contract with the Rams in March of 2025 and was set to continue as a pivotal part of the team's pass rush throughout 2026. Ford finished his season with 15 tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed over six games, logging no sacks.

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Grupe sustained a knee injury after making a tackle on kickoff-return coverage in the first quarter. The kicker is now out for the game. Punter Ethan Evans will finish the game as the Rams' placekicker.

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McDuffie sat out Friday's practice with a groin injury after getting hurt in Thursday's session. The precautionary absence appears to have revealed a real injury, and now Emmanuel Forbes will be starting opposite Jaylen Watson at outside cornerback for the Rams' Sunday divisional matchup with the Cardinals.

Atwell is a healthy scratch for Sunday's contest. Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield and Alex Bachman are the five active receivers over Atwell.

As the inactive emergency third option, Simpson cannot play in Sunday's contest unless both Matthew Stafford and Stetson Bennett leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

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Curl injured his ankle during Thursday's practice, and while he was held out of Friday's session, head coach Sean McVay told reporters that the Rams "feel good" about Curl's chances of playing against Arizona. If the veteran safety is not able to play, then Jaylen McCollough would likely step into a starting role next to Kamren Kinchens, with Maximus Pulley providing depth at the position.

McDuffie sat out Friday's practice after feeling some discomfort in his groin near the end of Thursday's session. Despite the DNP, there is a very good chance McDuffie suits up for Sunday's game. He'll likely miss the contest only if issue has worsened.

Jackson was initially dealt a two-game suspension after hitting veteran defensive end Bradley Chubb in the face following an altercation in Week 5, but that penalty was cut in half after an appeal. He'll still have to miss Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, though, and veteran David Quessenberry figures to step in at left tackle for that contest.

Parkinson played 53 snaps on offense during Monday night's 37-34 overtime loss to the Bills, reeling in one of two targets for three yards. The tight end was limited at each of the team's first two practices last week before logging a full session Friday, and he appears to be potentially on track to do the same thing prior to Week 6. Parkinson will have two more opportunities to officially practice before Sunday's matchup with Arizona.

Allen reeled in both of his targets for 24 yards during Monday's 37-34 overtime loss to the Bills, and he may have picked up the foot injury at some point along the way. The 25-year-old will have two more chances to practice prior to Sunday's contest versus Arizona.

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Landman compiled a season-high 13 total tackles (eight solo) and a pair of forced fumbles during Monday night's 37-34 overtime loss to the Bills, and he may have picked up a wrist injury during the contest. The linebacker's ability to be considered limited Wednesday is a sign that the injury may not be serious. Landman will have two more opportunities to officially practice before Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.

The suspension stems from an incident that occurred after the game, during which Jackson struck the Bills' Bradley Chubb in the face following a brief confrontation between the two players. Jackson is expected to appeal the suspension, but if the ban is upheld, David Quessenberry will take over as the Rams' starting left tackle.

Garrett underwent knee surgery following the Rams' Week 1 loss to the 49ers in Australia and was subsequently placed on injured reserve. He's eligible to return from IR now that he's missed the four-game minimum, but Garrett has not progressed enough in his recovery to practice, even in a limited capacity. A six-week recovery timeline for the superstar pass rusher's return was reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and ESPN in late September, and if that timeline is accurate, then Garrett could be back in action for Week 7 against the Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 25.

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Simpson will continue to operate as the Rams' emergency QB3, which means he cannot play Monday unless both Matthew Stafford and Stetson Bennett leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Things seems to be progressing in the right direction for Garrett, but McVay's comments indicate he will not return from injured reserve when first eligible in Week 6. Assuming Garrett remains out of practice next week as anticipated, his next chance to return will arrive in Week 7 against the Raiders.

Lake earned the questionable tag after logging a limited session Saturday, but head coach Sean McVay told reporters after practice that the fifth-year safety is "trending in the right direction" for Monday night's game. Emmanuel Forbes and Josh Wallace would see more defensive snaps in the event that Lake is not cleared to play against Buffalo.

Donald has a chance to return for Monday's game against the Bills after missing the Rams' Week 4 win over the Eagles. The veteran defensive lineman's status will bear monitoring as the Rams begin practicing ahead of Monday's primetime matchup, with injury designations for Week 5 to come Saturday.

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Watson was able to practice Thursday for the first time since dislocating his shoulder in Week 3 at Denver. Whether he'll be available for Week 5 appears to be a fluid situation, and the Rams' official injury reports Friday and Saturday should provide more insight on that front.

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Landman played 57 of the Rams' 61 defensive snaps in Sunday's game at Philadelphia, so it's not clear when he hurt his shoulder. He'll probably need to return to practice Friday or Saturday to have a shot at suiting up Monday versus the Bills.

Lake was on the field for all 61 of the Rams' defensive snaps in Week 4, so it's not clear when he picked up the injury. He'll likely have to get back on the practice field Friday or Saturday to put himself on pace to play Monday versus the Bills.

Ferguson was placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 4 and will be eligible to return in Week 8 against the Chargers. In the meantime, the Rams will continue to lean on Tyler Higbee as the main pass-catching tight end, with Colby Parkinson (shoulder) and Davis Allen chipping in as block-first assets.

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Mumpfield briefly exited the game before returning to the field, and head coach Sean McVay and the team don't appear to be overly worried about the injury. With Puka Nacua returning to action Sunday, Mumpfield saw only three targets, reeling in one catch for seven yards in the victory.

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Kinchens will be forced to miss a second straight game after suffering a hamstring injury Week 1 versus San Francisco. In his absence, Josh Wallace will stand to see a larger workload at safety during Sunday Night Football.

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Garrett required a knee scope after Week 1 and was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 17. He's already missed one game as a result and must sit out at least three more contests while on the list, but Rapoport's report indicates his rehab may extend beyond the Rams' Week 6 road matchup with the Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Nacua has been listed as a non-participant on each of the Rams' last five injury reports as he deals with a hip injury that head coach Sean McVay has termed "soreness in his groin" that's unrelated to the psoas discomfort that he dealt with in training camp. McVay told Barshop on Friday that if Nacua doesn't suit up Sunday, he likely will be back in action Week 4 at Philadelphia. While Nacua misses a second consecutive contest, fellow WR Davante Adams again will have unfettered access to targets from QB Matthew Stafford, with Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield and Xavier Smith the others available at the position.

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Simpson will operate as the No. 3 QB for the third straight week to open the 2026 campaign. He will only be able to enter the game if both starter Matthew Stafford and top backup Stetson Bennett are forced to exit the contest.

Per Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site, coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Rivers' calf injury is expected to keep him sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks. McVay also said the team plans to elevate either undrafted rookie Dean Connors or Jordan Waters from its practice squad for Sunday's game at Denver.

Nacua sat out practice both Friday and Saturday with what was officially listed as a hip injury and what head coach Sean McVay said was "soreness in his groin," leaving his status up in the air for Week 2. Nacua was given a questionable designation, and while it seems he will have a chance to take the field Monday night, fantasy players will want to have another option at the ready in case he is unable to give it a go.

Whittington has not practiced since sustaining his quadriceps injury in the Rams' Week 1 loss to the 49ers. The wide receiver's likely absence for Monday's contest would be made even worse if Puka Nacua (groin) were also unable to suit up. Konata Mumpfield and Xavier Smith could see increased roles against the Giants, but if multiple wide receivers must miss time, it is likely the Rams will live in 13-personnel packages with the team's deep tight end corps.

Kinchens did not participate throughout Week 2 as the free safety continues to deal with the hamstring injury he suffered in the Rams' Week 1 loss to the 49ers. The 23-year-old does not appear to have progressed in his recovery significantly and may need to miss future weeks as he deals with the injury. While Kinchens is out, Jaylen McCollough or Quentin Lake will likely take over at free safety for the Rams.

This is a procedural move as Rams coach Sean McVay already announced earlier in the week that Garrett would go on IR following his knee scope. The Rams will be without their biggest offseason acquisition for at least the next four contests, leaving his earliest return date Week 6 when they host the Cardinals.

Kinchens had nine tackles in the 27-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 1. However, he suffered a hamstring injury during that contest, and head coach Sean McVay didn't provide a definitive update concerning his condition. Kinchens should at least be considered questionable for now, but if he can't suit up Monday night versus the Giants, Jaylen McCollough and Josh Wallace could see more snaps.

Curl should be fine, but there is a chance the free safety will start preparing for Week 2 against the Giants as a limited participant. The safety logged 94 percent or more of the defensive snaps for the Rams in every single 2025 contest, so the chance of a minor injury slowing Curl down seem low.

"Thought we would take an approach where he'd be feeling good enough to go contribute positive change and be the player that he's capable of," McVay said. "That wasn't the case. And so the next right thing for us is to be able to get this thing fixed." Garrett will miss at least the next four games, but McVay wouldn't comment on a definitive timeline for the star edge rusher to return to the field. Garrett generated zero pressures and no stats in the box score across 40 defensive snaps against San Francisco last week.

Landman picked up two injuries in the Rams' Week 1 loss to the 49ers. The inside linebacker made eight tackles in the contest, making it a strong start to the veteran's fifth NFL campaign. The 27-year-old will likely start the week as a limited participant in practice, hopefully working his way up to full participation by Saturday to be cleared of any injury designation ahead of the Week 2 matchup against the Giants.

The linebacker suffered the injury in the first quarter, left the game briefly and then returned in the second quarter. He didn't exit again and ended up playing 30 defensive snaps and nine special-teams snaps. Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday that Speights is "feeling better than what we had anticipated" and is "making positive gains right now."

Garrett didn't play during the preseason and missed much of training camp while dealing with swelling in his left knee, but the star edge rusher looks like he still has a decent chance of suiting up in Thursday's season opener versus the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. The Rams won't reveal the extent of Garrett's practice activity until they publish their first injury report of the season Monday, and McVay said that he will provide an update on Garrett's game status Tuesday.

According to Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com, McVay noted earlier in the weekend that Nacua was "making good progress" in his recovery from psoas soreness, and the coach's latest update offers further reassurance that the star wideout will be ready to go for the season opener. Additionally, Nacua's status had been muddled by the NFL actively reviewing his case for a potential violation of the league's personal conduct policy. While Nacua isn't necessarily in the clear of discipline from the league, the NFL typically announces suspensions for players prior to the Aug. 30 roster cutdown deadline. Nacua's recovery from the core injury thus appears to be his chief concern at this juncture rather than any suspension, and if the Rams list him as a full practice participant when they release their first injury report of the season Monday, it would be a firm indication that he'll suit up Thursday.

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The offensive guard passed a physical Aug. 24 after dealing with a hand injury but still wore a wrap on the injured hand during practice. This move indicates that the Rams' coaches don't yet think he's ready for game action, as Dedich will now have to sit the first four games of the 2026 campaign. He should return to a reserve role once he's healthy.

The backup tackle suffered the hamstring injury in the first quarter of Los Angeles' first preseason game against Kansas City and had to miss the rest of training camp. His placement on IR means he'll have to miss at least the first four games of the regular season. Trost should play a reserve role once he returns.

Caldwell joined the team as an undrafted free agent in April but is now dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 23-year-old will now be forced to miss the entirety of the upcoming campaign unless he's waived with an injury settlement.

Rickert suffered a knee injury during Sunday's preseason game versus the Saints and will now be forced to miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign unless he's waived with an injury settlement. He had just signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent earlier this month.

Ferguson is at least healthy enough to avoid being completely shut down from all activities. The second-year tight end has carried plenty of buzz all offseason and has a chance to emerge as Matthew Stafford's third option behind Puka Nacua (groin) and Davante Adams. Los Angeles will make heavy use of its deep stable of tight ends, but Ferguson has the most playmaking ability of the group. Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen (quadriceps) and 2026 second-round pick Max Klare will also be in the mix for reps in two-TE and three-TE formations.

Allen has been limited to side work in training camp while recovering from a quadriceps injury, but his ability to practice Monday, even in a limited capacity, is a positive sign for the 2023 fifth-rounder. He's unlikely to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Chargers, but Allen is working his way toward being available for the Rams' regular-season opener against the 49ers on Thursday, Sept. 10.

Thomas suffered a groin injury in Saturday's 34-0 preseason win over the Saints, and he is now set to miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign while on injured reserve. The linebacker could play again this season if he reaches an injury settlement with Los Angeles, but if he doesn't, he'll have to shift his focus to being ready to go for training camp in 2027.

Garrett has been held out of practice for the last couple of weeks while recovering from swelling in his knee. He's unlikely to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Chargers, but he still has time to progress enough in his recovery to be cleared to play Week 1 against the 49ers on Thursday, Sept. 10.

Nacua now is ticking toward two weeks off the practice field due to soreness in his psoas, but he was able to work with a member of the Rams' training staff on a side field Monday, indicating he's making some progress. In the end, the team likely is being as cautious as possible with Nacua with a Week 1 matchup with the 49ers in mind.

McPhearson signed with Los Angeles on Aug. 9, and he has recorded two total tackles over the team's two preseason contests to this point. The cornerback is now dealing with an undisclosed injury. He's set to miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign while on IR, unless he can reach an injury settlement with the Rams.

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Garrett and Puka Nacua (groin) are getting in a star-studded side session Thursday as they work their way back from their respective injuries. Both standout contributors are expected to be available well before the Rams kick off regular-season play Sept. 10 against the 49ers, but Garrett is unlikely to suit up for Saturday's preseason opener against the Chiefs.

Garrett missed some time early in training camp due to what McVay called "soreness in his lower half," per Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com, and the location of the injury is now known. McVay added Tuesday that Garrett is "85 percent." Garrett still has a month to get back to full health before the Rams' Week 1 matchup with the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.

The starting left tackle had to take medicine, but his absence was "exclusively just managing," Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters, per Jackson and Edwards. Jackson had to sit for the last nine regular-season games of the 2022 season due to blood clots in his lungs, and he was diagnosed with more in his lower leg during the 2025 offseason. However, Jackson was able to manage the issue with treatment and medication prior to the start of the 2025 campaign, and he could be on a similar trajectory this summer.

The full details of Dedich's injury are still unknown, and it's still not clear how long he's expected to be unavailable. Until he's healthy enough to get back into the mix, 2024 sixth-rounder Beaux Limmer could get more consideration as a depth option on the interior of the offensive line.

Walls went down with an injury during OTAs and was carted off the practice field, and now he'll have to sit out the rest of the year unless he works out an injury settlement with the team. His departure may mean that fellow undrafted rookie Wesley Bailey gets more practice reps on the edge.