Avoiding IR for now
Head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Nacua (knee/toe) won't be placed on injured reserve right now "just because of some semantics with the roster," Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports. "He's still going to be out for a significant period of time," McVay added.
In particular, the Rams already have used up three of their possible eight activations from reserve lists, and they currently have 12 players on IR. Nacua suffered PCL and MCL sprains and also a turf-toe injury on the team's final offensive snap of this past Sunday's win at Washington. Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reported Wednesday that Los Angeles is optimistic Nacua will be able to return in Week 14 or 15, which would mean three or four games out of commission, as opposed to the required four contests if he's moved to injured reserve. As a result, the roster crunch combined with Nacua's possible recovery timeline means he may not officially go on IR.
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Davante Adams
Could return by Week 12
Coach Sean McVay noted of Adams (hamstring) on Wednesday that he thinks a return to action by the wideout on Nov. 25 against the Packers "is a realistic timeline for us," Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.
Puka Nacua
May be tracking for Week 14 or 15 return
The Rams are optimistic that Nacua (knee/toe) will be able to return to action Week 14 versus the 49ers or Week 15 versus the Cowboys, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.
Tyler Higbee
Just one catch in Week 9 victory
Higbee caught one of five targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 20-13 win over the Commanders.
Tutu Atwell
Draws five targets in Week 9 win
Atwell recorded two catches on five targets for 16 yards during the Rams' 20-13 win over the Commanders on Sunday.
Konata Mumpfield
Brings in two passes vs. Washington
Mumpfield caught both of his targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 20-13 win over the Commanders.
Terrance Ferguson
Return from IR not guaranteed
Rams head coach Sean McVay acknowledged Monday during his appearance on the "Coach McVay Show" that he remains hopeful Ferguson (hamstring/ankle) will return from injured reserve this season, though he was unwilling to guarantee that the tight end will be activated by the time his 21-day evaluation window closes, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports. "I'm reluctant to get too far ahead of anything, just because -- but yes, that is something we'd want to avoid if he's not prepared," McVay said, regarding the possibility of Ferguson being shut down.
Puka Nacua
Likely out at least one month
The Rams are expected to place Nacua (knee/toe) on injured reserve in the coming days due to injuries that will likely sideline him for at least one month, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Jordan Whittington
Could require IR stint
Rams head coach Sean McVay said Monday during his appearance on the "Coach McVay Show" that Whittington is a candidate for injured reserve due to a lingering back issue.
Colby Parkinson
Grabs all four targets Week 9
Parkinson notched four catches for 13 yards on four targets in a 20-13 win over Washington on Sunday.
Brandon McManus
Makes all four kicks in Week 9
McManus made both of his field-goal tries and both PATs in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Commanders.