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Adams has been sidelined since suffering a ruptured semitendinosus during the team's Week 6 defeat to the Arizona Cardinals. While the initial prognosis suggested a recovery period of six to 10 weeks, McVay noted on Wednesday that a return following the team's Week 12 home game against the Green Bay Packers is currently viewed as a realistic target.
Managing a depleted receiving corps
The Rams are navigating a challenging period for their pass-catching unit, as
Nacua’s absence is a notable blow to the offense, given his recent production. He recorded 25 catches over his previous two appearances—the second-highest total for a Rams player in the Super Bowl era—outpacing the combined output of the rest of the roster during that same window. To bolster their depth, the team promoted wide receiver Xavier Smith to the active roster on Tuesday, while Jordan Whittington was moved to injured reserve due to a back injury.
Tight end status and roster decisions
Beyond the wide receiver group, the Rams are carefully managing the return of tight end Terrance Ferguson. After beginning his 21-day practice window following an ankle injury sustained in Week 3, Ferguson suffered a hamstring setback last Friday that is expected to keep him out for a couple of weeks.
McVay stated that the team’s priority is to clear a roster spot for Ferguson before his 21-day activation window expires, regardless of his immediate game readiness. Failure to activate him within this timeframe would result in the tight end remaining on injured reserve for the remainder of the season. The Rams have relied heavily on their tight ends this year, currently leading the league with 1,211 yards and 226 plays when utilizing three-tight-end sets.
