The Los Angeles Rams have a newfound void at running back in 2020 after cutting Todd Gurley in March. Gurley’s been the leader of the backfield for five years, but the Rams will need to find a way to replace him moving forward.
Darrell Henderson, a third-round pick in 2019, figures to be in the mix for a bunch of touches next season after a quiet rookie year. He’s currently rehabbing an ankle injury that landed him on injured reserve at the end of the year, but he’s doing well.
Henderson shared an update on his ankle during a conference call with reporters Wednesday, saying he’s been at the Rams’ facility rehabbing, which is allowed under the current restrictions set by the league.
“I’m here in L.A. at the facility because I had surgery at the end of the season so I’m still out here rehabbing and taking it day by day and getting better,” he said before being asked how the rehab is going. “It’s going pretty good. I feel great and I’m moving pretty good.”
Henderson said he hasn’t really had a chance to go back home this offseason and has been staying out west for his rehab. He said he might go back home for a week after the Rams’ virtual offseason program ends, but he’s only focused on “making sure I’m back to 100 percent.”
It remains to be seen when training camp will take place, but Henderson sounds confident he’d be a full-go at camp, whenever it does begin.
“Yeah, I’m good to go now. If they were able to practice [now], I’d be out there, no limits,” he said.
That’s an encouraging sign for the second-year running back who will have a chance to compete for the starting job. Rookie Cam Akers and veteran Malcolm Brown will also be in the mix, but Henderson’s explosiveness and speed will surely get him on the field relatively often in 2020.
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