The Los Angeles Rams are dealing with some serious injury blows to their tight ends, with Colby Parkinson and Terrance Ferguson both getting dinged up during Sunday’s loss against the Broncos. Head coach Sean McVay dropped an update on Monday, and it’s not looking great for the run game, which apparently took a big hit in the second half of that game because these guys were out.
Parkinson and Ferguson’s Absence Hits Hard
Colby Parkinson is battling an AC joint sprain in his shoulder, and the team is calling him day-to-day. That’s a brutal blow, considering he’s been on the field for 61 percent of the Rams’ offensive snaps this season. Terrance Ferguson’s injury is even more concerning for their next matchup, with a medial ankle sprain that will likely keep him off the field for Sunday’s game against the Eagles. Ferguson had played 43 percent of the offensive snaps, so losing both these guys really changes things up for that unit. McVay specifically pointed out that their run game suffered significantly in the second half of Sunday’s game because Parkinson and Ferguson were banged up. That’s a direct consequence we can see already.
Other Injury Updates: Good News on Nacua?
It wasn’t just the tight ends taking hits. Defensive back Jaylen Watson dislocated his right shoulder on Sunday, and McVay confirmed he won’t be playing this week. The good news is Watson isn’t headed for injured reserve, which means they expect him back relatively soon. On a brighter note, wide receiver Puka Nacua is expected to practice this week, and McVay is “hopeful” he can suit up for Sunday’s Eagles game. Getting Nacua back would be huge for their passing attack, potentially helping to offset some of that struggle in the run game if the tight ends are still limited.
The Rams are facing the Eagles this Sunday, and with Parkinson day-to-day and Ferguson likely out, plus Watson on the sidelines, it’s going to be a tough battle. Keeping an eye on how that run game performs without them, and whether Nacua can truly make it back, will be key to seeing if they can turn things around.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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