The Los Angeles Rams are going to miss several players this weekend in Week 17 against the Arizona Cardinals. One player, rookie running back Cam Akers, is uncertain in his status, as he is dealing with a high ankle sprain.
He has not practice yet this week and might not practice at all, but Rams head coach remains optimistic he will be able to play.
“He looked good moving around early on,” McVay told reporters on Thursday. “He didn’t participate in practice, but he was getting a workout in. You guys saw him on the early parts of the field, so he’s feeling good. I certainly am not ready to rule my man Cam out by any stretch.”
Akers has been getting extra “above-the-neck mental reps” with running backs coach Thomas Brown. McVay wants to avoid Akers having any setbacks leading up to the game.
“If he is able to go, it’ll be one of those deals that we’ll find out on game day, but don’t expect it to be any physical reps for him this week throughout
the course of practice,” McVay explained.
Starting quarterback Jared Goff is out after thumb surgery. Running back Darrell Henderson is on injured reserve for a high ankle sprain. Receiver Cooper Kupp is on the COVID list. Akers rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown in 21 attempts against the Cardinals in Week 13.
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