Sean McVay told reporters Friday that Terrance Ferguson was looking likely to play in Week 9 for the Los Angeles Rams against the Washington Commanders. He even said he expected *both* Myles Garrett and Ferguson to suit up on Sunday. McVay’s words: “Do expect Myes (Garrett) and Terrance (Ferguson) to play barring any sorta setbacks”. Well, turns out there was a setback, because later that same day, the Rams dropped the bombshell: Ferguson is OUT, reportedly with a *new* hamstring injury.
The Week 9 Whammy That Hit the Rams
Just hours after McVay’s confident statement, the team confirmed via Adam Schefter’s tweet that their second-year tight end won’t be playing. This isn’t just a minor tweak, it’s a *new* hamstring problem. You gotta wonder what went down in practice to flip the script so fast. Ferguson was supposed to be back just in time for Week 9, even with Davante Adams still on IR. This was his moment to reestablish himself as a key offensive weapon, but now he’s sidelined again.
Terrance Ferguson: Talent is There, Health is Not
Ferguson has shown flashes of being a potential breakout star. Remember Week 2 against the New York Giants? He was on fire, grabbing six balls for 54 yards and a touchdown. That’s the kind of production you dream of from a tight end. But then, Week 3 against the Denver Broncos, he injured his ankle and couldn’t finish the game. It feels like a recurring nightmare. On his career, Ferguson has 18 receptions for over 290 yards and four touchdowns. The raw talent is absolutely there, you can see it, but the dude just can’t catch a break when it comes to staying healthy in 2026.
There’s no clear timeline for Ferguson’s return right now. The hope is he *may* get another shot to suit up in Week 10, assuming, of course, there are no more setbacks. For the Rams, this means another week without a promising young offensive piece who desperately needs to get on the field and stay there. LA’s offense just lost a potential spark, and they’ve gotta figure out how to keep moving forward without him.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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