The Los Angeles Rams will have to wait a little longer to get tight end Terrance Ferguson back on the field. According to head coach Sean McVay in Sunday’s postgame press conference, Ferguson is expected to remain on injured reserve for at least another couple of weeks after suffering a setback in his recovery.
Ferguson initially injured his ankle during the Rams’ Week 3 matchup against the Denver Broncos, landing him on injured reserve. The expectation entering Week 9 was that the rookie would be
ready to return and provide another weapon in Los Angeles’ passing attack.
However, those plans changed after Ferguson suffered a hamstring injury during Friday’s practice. The setback has delayed his return, with McVay indicating that Ferguson will need additional time before being activated. McVay said this in Week 9’s postgame conference…
“Pulled his hamstring. You can’t make it up, can you? “He was running just a standard out-cut, felt his hamstring pull and probably be another couple weeks for him.”
The extended absence is unfortunate for a Rams offense that could use more production and consistency from its supporting pass catchers. Ferguson has the athleticism and receiving ability to provide Matthew Stafford with another option at tight end, particularly as Los Angeles continues searching for ways to distribute targets beyond Puka Nacua.
While Ferguson’s ankle injury appeared to be nearing its conclusion, the hamstring issue has created another hurdle. The Rams will now have to exercise patience as the second year player works his way back to full health, with his return potentially coming later this month.
