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Rams hopeful Davante Adams returns 'sooner than later' with Puka Nacua out
Sean McVay said Davante Adams could be back after the Packers game. Puka Nacua will not go on injured reserve but will miss an extended period.
The Los Angeles Rams are counting on help coming back soon.
Coach Sean McVay said on Wednesday that the team stood pat at the trade deadline in part because it is "optimistic" that receiver Davante Adams will return from his hamstring injury "sooner than later."
Adams ruptured a hamstring tendon late in a Week 6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The Rams first said he would miss six to 10 weeks.
A possible return date
McVay said a return after the Rams host the Green Bay Packers in Week 12 is a "realistic timeline" for Adams.
The Rams need him. Star receiver Puka Nacua hurt his right knee and toe on Sunday against the Washington Commanders.
McVay said Nacua will not go on injured reserve because of roster reasons. "But he still is going to be out for an extended period of time," McVay said.
Nacua had 25 catches over his past two games. The rest of the team combined for 18 in that span.
Roster moves
Los Angeles added receiver Xavier Smith to the active roster on Tuesday. It also put receiver Jordan Whittington on injured reserve with a back injury.
Tight end Terrance Ferguson returned to practice last week from an ankle injury but then hurt his hamstring on Friday. McVay said he will be out a couple of weeks. The Rams hope to activate him before his 21-day practice window closes.
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