Rams See Davante Adams Return as Receiver Injuries Mount

Adams ruptured a hamstring in the Rams’ Week 6 loss to the Cardinals and underwent a cleanup procedure. His initial recovery estimate was six to 10 weeks. McVay said the team now believes Adams could be back sooner, potentially after the Rams’ Week 12 matchup with Green Bay.

The Rams are also without Puka Nacua, who has sprains to the MCL and PCL in his right knee and turf toe. He is expected to miss significant time, though the team has not placed him on injured reserve, leaving open a possible return within four games.

Neither update is expected to help quarterback Matthew Stafford against Arizona this Sunday. Los Angeles moved backup wideout Jordan Whittington to injured reserve on Tuesday. Its available options include Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, rookie CJ Daniels, who has not been targeted this season, and Xavier Smith, whom the team re-signed.

Tight end Terrance Ferguson remains sidelined with a hamstring injury suffered in practice last Friday. The Rams made no moves before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, leaving McVay to work with a depleted group as Stafford tries to keep the team’s playoff hopes alive.