Terrance Ferguson is officially set to return for the Los Angeles Rams after a four-week stint on Injured Reserve, with head coach Sean McVay telling the “Coach McVay Show” that the tight end will be “ready to go.” Ferguson suffered an ankle injury in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos, an injury serious enough that he couldn’t finish the game. Now, the earliest he can hit the field again is Week 8 when the Rams host the Chargers at SoFi Stadium, and honestly, the Rams probably can’t wait.
Ferguson’s Roller Coaster Career Takes Another Turn
This whole situation with Ferguson has been a wild ride already. Before he even went on IR, the guy flashed serious potential with a “breakout game” against the New York Giants. We’re talking a touchdown reception and some genuinely big-time catch and runs that had everyone buzzing about his upside. But, let’s keep it real, he also had a few drops in that same game. It just goes to show you how much room there is for this second-year player to improve. The Rams drafted him a couple years back hoping for a steal, and while he’s shown flashes of why they took him, he hasn’t exactly “dominated” yet. It’s been a mixed bag of “awe” moments and reminders that he wasn’t a top-tier draft pick. The hope is he comes back and actually makes a difference, big time. And hey, the Rams aren’t just crossing their fingers for Ferguson, though. Apparently, they’ve got some hopes for Myles Garrett, too.
Rams Shuffle the Deck as Key Game Approaches
While everyone is looking forward to Ferguson’s return, the Rams have been making moves. They surprisingly cut Xavier Smith last Friday after he struggled on special teams early in the season, replacing him with Alex Bachman on punt and kickoff returns. Smith didn’t waste any time, signing with division rival 49ers. With the 49ers banged up at wide receiver, especially after Dante Pettis injured his calf, Smith could get a shot on offense. It’s not the first time a former Ram wideout ended up with the Niners, either, with Demarcus Robinson and Brandin Cooks making the jump previously. Looking ahead, the Rams are gearing up for a big Monday Night Football Week 5 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. The last time these two teams met was a thriller back in Week 14 of the 2024 season, a game the Rams won 44-42 at SoFi Stadium. Quarterback Matthew Stafford balled out with 320 passing yards and two touchdowns, while wide receiver Puka Nacua exploded for 162 receiving yards and a score on 12 catches. Running back Kyren Williams even chipped in with 87 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries.
So, the Rams have a tough Week 5 battle ahead against the Bills. But the real story everyone’s buzzing about is Ferguson’s comeback. Can he pick up where he left off, minus the drops, and truly become the playmaker they need? Keep an eye on Week 8 against the Chargers, because if Sean McVay says he’s “ready to go,” you know the Rams are expecting big things.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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