Two big names popped up on the Rams’ injury report Thursday after the team’s first practice of the week. Both Darrell Henderson and Tyler Higbee were listed as non-participants despite the fact that Sean McVay made no mention of any injuries suffered by either of them in Sunday’s game.
He provided more of an update Friday, saying Higbee has some inflammation in his hand, while Henderson has a quad injury. McVay said the team is “just being smart with them” and doesn’t want to risk any further injury before Monday night’s game.
He added that both players are expected to play against the Bears, even though they won’t practice Friday.
McVay said neither will practice today but, again, he expects both to play against Bears.
— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) October 23, 2020
What initially seemed fairly concerning on Thursday doesn’t appear to be much of a worry now after hearing McVay’s encouraging comments. Higbee and Henderson are both key parts of the offense, but it looks like the Rams won’t have to play without them against a stingy Bears defense.