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Rams hit by major injury crisis as Davante Adams sidelined for up to 10 weeks

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Oct 20, 2026, 02:51 IST

The Los Angeles Rams face a significant setback after head coach Sean McVay confirmed wide receiver Davante Adams will miss 6-10 weeks with a ruptured hamstring, alongside several other long-term injuries.

Rams hit by major injury crisis as Davante Adams sidelined for up to 10 weeks

The Los Angeles Rams are grappling with a severe injury crisis following a disastrous outing against the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Sean McVay confirmed on Monday that star wide receiver Davante Adams has suffered a ruptured hamstring, an injury that is expected to keep the playmaker sidelined for a period of six to 10 weeks.

The news compounds an already difficult start to the season for the Rams, who currently hold a 2-4 record after six weeks of play. The loss of Adams represents a significant blow to the team's offensive capabilities as they attempt to navigate a challenging stretch of the campaign.

Multiple key players ruled out in injury-plagued week

The injury report from Sunday's defeat extends well beyond Adams. The Rams’ defensive line has been hit particularly hard, with defensive tackle Poona Ford ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a ruptured triceps. Adding to the defensive woes, Kobie Turner is set to miss between four and six weeks of action as he recovers from a groin injury.

The special teams unit also suffered a major setback, with kicker Blake Grupe sustaining a torn ACL during the contest. Grupe, who had only been signed by the organization last week following the release of Harrison Mevis, will now miss the rest of the season.

These developments come at a critical juncture for a team that entered the year with high expectations as Super Bowl contenders. The roster remains depleted, with star defensive end Myles Garrett still unavailable. Garrett, acquired in a high-profile offseason trade, has appeared in only one game this year and remains on injured reserve with a knee injury. McVay confirmed that Garrett will not return to practice this week, leaving his status for the immediate future uncertain.