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Rams tight end Hunter Long (84) removed from the field by cart after injuring his knee. (Associated Press)
Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell is in concussion protocol and tight end Hunter Long will undergo season-ending knee injury, coach Sean McVay said Monday.
Atwell and Long were injured during the Rams’ 37-31 overtime defeat to the Ravens on Sunday in Baltimore.
Right tackle Rob Havenstein also suffered a groin injury, and long snapper Alex Ward was being evaluated for a neck injury, McVay said during a video conference.
The Rams (6-7) play the Washington Commanders (4-9) on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.
Veteran receiver Demarcus Robinson is expected to start if Atwell is not cleared to play against the Commanders.
Robinson, who signed a veteran-minimum contract before the season, had three catches for 46 yards and a touchdown against the Ravens. It was the second game in a row he caught a touchdown pass.
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Veteran tight end Tyler Higbee sat out against the Ravens because of a neck injury but McVay said he could return against the Commanders. If Higbee is not available, rookie Davis Allen could fill that spot.
Allen caught four passes for 50 yards and a touchdown against the Ravens.
Veteran Joe Noteboom played right tackle after Havenstein was injured and could start against the Commanders if Havenstein is unable to play.
The Rams do not have a backup long snapper on the practice squad.
McVay said the Rams missed six tackles on Taylon Wallace’s 76-yard punt return for a touchdown that ended the game against the Ravens. Despite the breakdown, McVay said he was proud of the way the Rams competed against one of the NFL’s top teams.
But the Rams fell short of capitalizing on chances to close out the game, “really in all three phases.”
Rams receiver Tutu Atwell is on the ground after suffering a concussion as teammate Cooper Kupp checks on him. (Alex Brandon / Associated Press)
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Author : LA Times
Publish date : 2023-12-12 01:06:09
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