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The Los Angeles Rams have placed wide receiver Davante Adams on injured reserve, and his return to the field will require a surgical procedure. Head coach Sean McVay informed reporters on Wednesday that Adams will undergo a cleanup procedure on his hamstring.
McVay noted that the procedure has not been scheduled yet but is expected to be arranged in the near future. "I think they're going to give it a couple of days and figure out exactly when is the best time," McVay said, according to Stu Jackson of the team's website.
Adams is anticipated to be sidelined for 6-10 weeks due to the injury. He was one of four players placed on injured reserve this week, joining defensive tackle Poona Ford, kicker Blake Grupe, and defensive lineman Kobie Turner, who will also be unavailable in the coming weeks.
Key Analysis
The loss of Adams is a significant blow to the Rams' passing attack, as he was expected to be a key contributor. The team will now rely on other receivers to step up while Adams recovers. The additional absences of Ford, Grupe, and Turner further test the team's depth on both sides of the ball. The timing of Adams' procedure will be crucial in determining his exact return timeline, but the 6-10 week estimate suggests he could miss a substantial portion of the season.
Originally reported by nbcsports.