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Stetson Bennett Stetson Bennett Remains Emergency QB
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 2:33 PM
Bennett (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Rams' emergency third quarterback during Saturday's wild-card matchup versus the Panthers, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Bennett has served as the team's emergency quarterback all season and will continue to do so Saturday. He is prohibited from playing unless both Matthew Stafford and Jimmy Garoppolo were to exit the game due to injury, illness or ejection. |
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Terrance Ferguson Terrance Ferguson Inactive in wild-card round
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 2:15 PM
Ferguson (hamstring) is listed as inactive Saturday at Carolina, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: A hamstring injury will force Ferguson to miss a second contest in a row, but he at least displayed some progress this week by capping it with a limited practice Thursday. In Ferguson's continued absence, Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen and Nick Vannett will be the tight ends available to a Rams offense that utilizes the position heavily. |
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Jordan Whittington Jordan Whittington Missing wild-card round
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 4:03 PM
Whittington (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Panthers in the wild-card round.
Analysis: Whittington was sidelined for all three of the Rams' practices leading to him being ruled out Thursday. With Davante Adams back from his hamstring injury, there likely won't be many targets to go around behind Puka Nacua and Adams, with Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith and Tutu Atwell left to compete for those looks among wide receivers. Blake Corum is a candidate to return kickoffs in Whittington's absence. |
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Terrance Ferguson Terrance Ferguson Questionable after limited practice
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 3:46 PM
Ferguson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card round game against the Panthers after being a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Adam Grosbard of the LA Daily News reports.
Analysis: Ferguson upgraded to limited participation Thursday after a pair of practice absences, but the rookie remains uncertain to make his playoff debut Sunday at Carolina. Tyler Higbee (ankle) practiced without limitations Thursday and doesn't have an injury designation, so Higbee and Colby Parkinson are in line to lead a Rams tight end room that also includes Davis Allen and Nick Vannett. Higbee, Parkinson and Allen all played at least 64 percent of offensive snaps in the regular-season finale against the Cardinals, which Ferguson sat out due to the latter's hamstring injury. |
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Tyler Higbee Tyler Higbee Clear for wild-card round
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 3:37 PM
Higbee (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Saturday's wild-card game in Carolina, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Higbee kicked off the week listed as limited on injury reports Tuesday and Wednesday due to the ankle issue that sidelined him Weeks 12-17, but he ended it with a full practice Thursday, paving the way for him to play in the Rams' playoff opener. In his return from injured reserve this past Sunday against the Cardinals, he ranked third among L.A. tight ends in snap share (64 percent) but still put up 91 yards and one touchdown on five catches (six targets). With rookie TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) questionable for Saturday, Higbee, Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen appear poised to handle most of the reps at the position this weekend, even if Ferguson is active. |
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Davante Adams Davante Adams Set to return Saturday
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 3:29 PM
Adams (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's wild-card game at Carolina, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Adams thus has been cleared for his first game action since Week 15, when he aggravated a hamstring injury. Prior to missing the final three contests of the regular season, the wideout was a TD machine, racking up 14 such catches, which ended up leading the entire NFL. While fellow WR Puka Nacua still dominates the attention of QB Matthew Stafford, Adams' red-zone prowess will be key as the Rams open the postseason. |
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Jordan Whittington Jordan Whittington Still sidelined Wednesday
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 6:31 PM
Whittington (knee) remained sidelined at Wednesday's practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Whittington was injured in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. If he's unable to play Saturday against the Panthers, Xavier Smith and Tutu Atwell would be next up for wideout reps behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. |
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Terrance Ferguson Terrance Ferguson Remains DNP on Wednesday
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 6:29 PM
Ferguson (hamstring) remained DNP on Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Ferguson was estimated as DNP on Tuesday and has one practice left this week to get back on the field after he was injured in Friday's practice last week. If Ferguson is unable to play, Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson would be in line to handle the vast majority of tight-end snaps Saturday against Carolina. |
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Tyler Higbee Tyler Higbee Remains limited in practice
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 6:19 PM
Higbee (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: In his return from a six-game IR stint this past Sunday against the Cardinals, Higbee hauled in five of six targets for 91 yards and one touchdown on a 64 percent snap share, the latter of which ranked third among Rams tight ends behind Colby Parkinson (84 percent) and Davis Allen (71 percent). Higbee continues to deal with the ankle injury, but he at least maintained his activity level from Tuesday's walkthrough. Thursday's practice report will reveal whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Saturday's contest at Carolina. |
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Terrance Ferguson Terrance Ferguson Estimated as DNP on Tuesday
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 4:31 PM
Ferguson (hamstring) was estimated as DNP on Tuesday's practice report, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Ferguson missed Sunday's regular-season finale against Arizona after he tweaked his hamstring in Friday's practice. Coach Sean McVay said Monday that he expects Ferguson to return for Saturday's wild-card date with the Panthers. With Tyler Higbee back, however, and joining Colby Parkinson, it's unclear what Fergusons's role will be if he's active against Carolina. |
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Jordan Whittington Jordan Whittington DNP at walkthrough
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 4:29 PM
Whittington (knee) was estimated as DNP on Tuesday's practice report, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Los Angeles didn't actually practice Tuesday but was required to release an estimation ahead of Saturday afternoon's wild-card matchup with the Panthers. Whittington suffered a knee injury is Sunday's win over the Cardinals and underwent an MRI. |
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Tyler Higbee Tyler Higbee Limited to begin practice week
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 4:24 PM
Higbee (ankle) was a full participant in Tuesday's walkthrough, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The ankle injury had kept Higbee out of action for six consecutive games before the veteran tight end was reinstated from injured reserve ahead of this past Sunday's regular-season finale versus Arizona. Higbee delivered an impressive performance in his return, finishing with five catches for 91 yards and a touchdown on six targets in the Rams' 37-20 win. The Rams didn't indicate that Higbee suffered any sort of setback during Sunday's contest, so his limitations to begin the week of practice are likely just maintenance-related. Higbee is expected to be ready to go for Saturday's wild-card game at Carolina, though he may take more of a back seat in the passing game with wideout Davante Adams (hamstring) on track to play in that contest after missing the final three games of the regular season. |
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Davante Adams Davante Adams Opens week with full practice
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 4:19 PM
Adams (hamstring) was a full participant in Tuesday's walkthrough, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Though Tuesday's practice was merely an estimate, Adams was listed as a full participant on a report for the first time since Week 14. The veteran wideout missed the final three games of the regular season, but head coach Sean McVay confirmed earlier this week that Adams is on track to play in Saturday's wild-card game in Carolina. Assuming he's able to avoid any setbacks with his left hamstring in practices Wednesday and Thursday, Adams shouldn't face any limitations with his snap count this weekend. |
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Terrance Ferguson Terrance Ferguson Expected back for playoffs
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 2:39 PM
Head coach Sean McVay said Monday that Ferguson (hamstring) is expected to be back for Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Panthers, Cameron DaSilva of Rams Wire reports.
Analysis: Ferguson missed Week 18 after tweaking his hamstring in practice last Friday, but he is expected to play in the Rams' wild-card round matchup against the Panthers. The 22-year-old played 429 total snaps (356 offensive and 73 on special teams) in 14 games, having 11 receptions for 231 yards and three touchdowns. |
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Jarquez Hunter Jarquez Hunter Only used on special teams
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 2:31 PM
Hunter recorded 22 snaps on special teams over five games during the 2025 regular season.
Analysis: A fourth-round pick out of Auburn, Hunter's progress was stalled by the emergence of Blake Corum as the complement to veteran Kyren Williams in the Rams' backfield. The duo combined for a 404-1,998-16 rushing line over the 2025 campaign, leaving little room for Hunter or Ronnie Rivers to produce. Corum and Williams are signed through 2028 and 2029 respectively, meaning Hunter is unlikely to see much improvement in his situation in 2026, even with Rivers possibly leaving as an unrestricted free agent. |
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Jordan Whittington Jordan Whittington Undergoes MRI for knee injury
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 2:24 PM
Rams head coach Sean McVay said Monday that Whittington will have an MRI to determine the severity of his knee injury, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: Whittington suffered a knee injury in the Rams' Week 18 win over the Cardinals and was unable to return. The 25-year-old's status for the team's wild-card rematch against the Panthers is unclear. Tutu Atwell and Xavier Smith will likely see more reps if Whittington is unable to return for the first-round of the playoffs. |
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Ronnie Rivers Ronnie Rivers Works as return man
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 2:19 PM
Rivers returned four kicks for 107 yards during Sunday's 37-20 victory against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Kyren Williams and Blake Corum became a formidable duo in 2025, combining for 404 carries, 1,998 yards on the ground and 16 touchdowns. This didn't leave much for Rivers, who finished his fourth year with the Rams with just 46 yards on nine carries over 11 games. Rivers did return 16 kicks for 418 yards, but the return role was a fairly even split with Corum, Jordan Whittington (knee) and Xavier Smith. With the Rams securely set with Williams, Corum and 2025 fourth-round pick Jarquez Hunter in the backfield, Rivers, who will be an unrestricted free agent at season's end, may test free agency to find a more secure role elsewhere. He'll next take on Carolina on Saturday in the wild-card round of the playoffs. |
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Davis Allen Davis Allen Draws single target
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 2:04 PM
Allen failed to secure his only target during Sunday's 37-20 victory against the Cardinals.
Analysis: It was the second straight week without a catch for Allen, who watched Tyler Higbee return from an ankle injury with five catches for 91 yards and a touchdown, while Colby Parkinson pitched in with four catches for 36 yards and two touchdowns of his own. Allen and rookie Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) are firmly in the second tier of the Rams tight end corps heading into the postseason, but Allen's performance in his third year in the league was a fair step up from his first two despite a disappointing final two performances. A 24-208-3 receiving line this year was well ahead of his combined 16-134-1 line from his first two years in the league, and with Higbee set to be a free agent in 2026, Allen's role could increase even further in the final year of his rookie contract. The quartet of Rams' tight ends will take on Carolina in the wild-card round on Saturday. |
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Konata Mumpfield Konata Mumpfield Ends regular season with a dud
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 12:34 PM
Mumpfield failed to secure his only target during Sunday's 37-20 victory against the Cardinals.
Analysis: The seventh-round pick out of Pittsburgh had a fairly quiet rookie year, finding a modest amount of playing time as a backup but never really gaining much momentum on the stat sheet. Mumpfield finished the regular season with a 10-92-1 line on 23 targets, ahead of only Blake Corum's 36 yards for output on the season. There were a few positives for Mumpfield, as he was on the field for all 17 regular-season contests, and he saw regular usage as a primary backup for Puka Nacua and Davante Adams (hamstring) on offense alongside Xavier Smith after mostly staying on the bench for the first six games of the season. Mumpfield will get his first taste of the NFL postseason on Saturday, as the Rams travel to Carolina for a wild-card round showdown. |
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Xavier Smith Xavier Smith Little impact in win
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 12:22 PM
Smith secured one of two targets for six yards, returned one punt for nine yards and returned one kick for 27 yards during Sunday's 37-20 victory over the Cardinals.
Analysis: A week removed from leading the Rams in receiving yards, Smith fell back to Earth in a big way against Arizona, reverting back to his more typical output through the 2025 campaign. Smith was fourth on the Rams in receiving yardage with 303 yards on 24 catches with no touchdowns. Smith's role grew as the season progressed, settling in as one of the primary backups behind starters Puka Nacua and Davante Adams (hamstring). Smith will be an exclusive rights free agent after the season and will be a candidate to be offered a one-year deal to return to the Rams as a return specialist and role player at wide receiver once again. Smith's next opportunity to produce comes in a road matchup against Carolina in the wild-card round on Saturday. |
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