The injury bug has bitten the Los Angeles Rams hard the last few weeks and it’s really taking a toll on the offense. Not only is center Brian Allen out for the year with an MCL injury, but Rob Havenstein has a knee injury of his own.
Sean McVay announced Monday that Havenstein and Brandin Cooks have both already been ruled out for Week 11 against the Chicago Bears.
Havenstein could be out multiple weeks with the meniscus injury, and Cooks is still recovering from his second concussion of the season.
Sean McVay updates the @RamsNFL injuries…
C Brian Allen: lost for the season (MCL)
RT Rob Havenstein: out this week, could be a couple weeks (meniscus)
WR Brandin Cooks: also will not play in Week 11 vs Bears (concussion)
— J.B. Long (@JB_Long) November 12, 2019
David Edwards slid over to right tackle after Havenstein went down. That pushed Coleman Shelton into the lineup with the starters.
Austin Blythe replaced Allen at center with Austin Corbett filling in at left guard. Put simply, the offensive line is a mess right now.
It doesn’t help that the Rams will face the Bears’ dominant defensive front on Sunday night, led by Khalil Mack on the outside.