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Rams injury report: Rob Havenstein is back but maybe not as a starter

Rob Havenstein was a full participant, while Gerald Everett missed practice again.

It’s no coincidence that the Rams’ offense found a rhythm when the offensive line began playing better as a cohesive unit. After making several changes due to injuries to starters, the Rams have settled in on a starting five of Andrew Whitworth, Austin Corbett, Austin Blythe, David Edwards and Bobby Evans.

Rob Havenstein has missed the last four games with a knee injury, but he’s progressing and could be on track to return Sunday against the Cowboys. Only, he may not take back his regular starting spot at right tackle.

“These guys have done a good job and we’re going to monitor that as the week progresses,” Sean McVay said Wednesday. “It’s something that we feel good about if he is able to go, getting another really good football player back. In terms of what capacity he’s utilized, we have not made that decision.”

Havenstein was a full participant in Wednesday’s walkthrough, indicating he’s making good progress ahead of Sunday’s game against Dallas. Evans has done a great job in his place at right tackle, however, which is why the Rams are hesitant to plug Havenstein back in as the starter.

It wouldn’t be the least bit surprising if the Rams try to stick with the status quo and keep Evans as the starter over their $32.5 million man.

As for other injuries, Gerald Everett remains sidelined with a knee injury. He was a non-participant in the walkthrough and McVay said simply he’s not ready to practice yet. Nsimba Webster injured his hip on Sunday against the Seahawks and is considered day-to-day. He was limited in practice.

The Cowboys’ side of the injury report was much longer. Several starters were either limited or absent from practice on Wednesday, including La’el Collins, Byron Jones, Sean Lee, Zack Martin and Leighton Vander Esch, who is unlikely to play Sunday.

Dak Prescott was a full participant and is expected to be fine for this weekend after injuring his hand in Week 14.

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Rob Havenstein may not get starting RT job back when he returns

The Rams will evaluate the RT position when Rob Havenstein is healthy, but he isn’t certain to replace Bobby Evans.

Rob Havenstein has missed the last three games with a knee injury, which he suffered in Week 10 against the Steelers. Initially, it looked like a big blow to the offensive line, given Havenstein’s pedigree and how well he played last season.

He struggled to replicate his success of 2018 before going down with the injury, though, and regressed to just average levels. Rookie Bobby Evans has stepped in for Havenstein and played relatively well, keeping opposing pass rushers at bay for the last three games.

Havenstein is nearing a return and could be back as soon as this weekend, but he may not get the starting job back. After saying Thursday that Havenstein is still “day-to-day,” Sean McVay was asked if there will be any hesitation to put him back into the starting lineup when he does return.

His answer was telling, based on the lack of conviction in his response.

“Bobby’s done a really nice job and Rob’s put a lot of really good film on display for the last couple years, so when he’s ready to go, we’ll evaluate that deal,” McVay said. “But he’s done a great job mentoring Bobby in the meantime and I think that says a lot about just the type of guy he is and we know what a productive player he’s been for us.”

It sure doesn’t sound like the Rams are set on plugging Havenstein back in at right tackle, despite the fact that he’s one of the highest-paid players at his position in the NFL and played at a Pro Bowl level last year.

It’s understandable that the Rams won’t commit to Havenstein returning as the starter, given the way A) he played before the injury and B) how well Evans has stepped up. Evans has gotten a lot of help on the right side with tight ends and guard help – more so than Havenstein did – but he’s also held his own in one-on-one situations.

Rams injury report: Rob Havenstein, Gerald Everett ruled out vs. Cardinals

The Rams will be down their top tight end when they take on the Cardinals.

The Los Angeles Rams wrapped up their week of practice and released their final injury report. Three players were ruled out, including two offensive starters.

Will not play

  • TE Gerald Everett (knee)
  • T Rob Havenstein (knee)
  • DB Darious Williams (ankle)

With no Havenstein, who is missing his third straight game, Bobby Evans will start at right tackle. He did not practice on Wednesday but was limited Thursday and Friday.  The Rams will miss Everett’s offensive production. He has 37 receptions, the third-most on the team. Tyler Higbee will get the start in his place. Neither Everett nor Williams practiced at all during the week.

Safety Marqui Christian (knee) missed practice on Wednesday and was limited on Thursday but was a full participant on Friday and has not game designation. He will play against the team who drafted him.

Running back Todd Gurley sat out of practice on Friday but it was just a day off.

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Rams injury report: RT Rob Havenstein upgraded

He was limited on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday with a knee injury.

The Los Angeles Rams were back at practice on Thursday and had their injury situation improve some. They released their second injury report of the week and two players were upgraded.

On Wednesday, four players sat out with injuries. Two sat out on Thursday with two getting limited work.

Did not practice

  • TE Gerald Everett (knee)
  • DB Darious Williams (ankle)

Everett missed for the second day in a row. With how tight ends have played against the Cardinals, Arizona could catch a break, although they will still have to deal with Tyler Higbee.

Limited

  • T Rob Havenstein (knee)
  • S Marqui Christian (knee)

Havenstein has struggled this season but the Rams need him in the lineup to battle Chandler Jones and Terrell Suggs. Rams coach Sean McVay said he will play if he is able to.

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Sean McVay shares positive update on Rob Havenstein (knee)

Rob Havenstein could return this week against the Cardinals.

The Rams have played their last two games without right tackle Rob Havenstein after he suffered a knee injury in Week 10 against the Steelers. Rookie Bobby Evans has stepped in and done well, allowing zero sacks and very little pressure in his first two career starts.

Los Angeles could be getting Havenstein back against the Cardinals on Sunday as he continues to progress from his knee injury. Sean McVay shared a positive update on Havenstein Tuesday, but wouldn’t say for sure if he will return this week.

Making good progress with Rob Havenstein,” McVay said. “There’s a chance that he could be ready to go. We’ll have a little bit more of an update as the week progresses.”

Evans has done a good job at right tackle and has led some to believe maybe the Rams would stick with him even when Havenstein returns. That won’t be the case, though.

“If he’s ready to go, we’ll get him back in there,” McVay said of whether Havenstein would start.

The Rams gave Havenstein a four-year, $31.5 million contract in 2018, and he made them look smart for it last season. However, he’s struggled mightily this season, going from playing like one of the best right tackles in football to below-average.

Los Angeles needs him to play well the rest of this season and beyond after making him a top-paid tackle, which would also allow Evans to head back to the bench to develop further.

Sean McVay shares injury updates on Brandin Cooks, Rob Havenstein

Sean McVay said Cooks is likely to return on Monday night, while Havenstein is doubtful.

The Rams were without several key players on Sunday night against the Bears, most notably Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods and Rob Havenstein. Cooks has missed two games with a concussion, while Havenstein is dealing with a knee injury that he suffered against the Steelers.

The Rams were still able to beat the Bears 17-7, holding their offense in check behind a great defensive effort. On Monday, McVay shared updates on Cooks and Havenstein, but said there’s nothing new on Woods, who is still “handling that personal matter.”

“We’ll probably have a little bit more of an update on that later on in the week,” McVay said.

Regarding Cooks, the Rams expect to have him back on Monday night against the Ravens as he’s made good progress in the concussion protocol.

“We do [expect him to play]. He’s been in great spirits, he’s been in good shape. The anticipation is that he will be able to play this week,” McVay said.

Havenstein’s outlook isn’t as positive, though. It was originally considered a multi-week injury, and it doesn’t sound like he’ll be on the field against the Ravens. McVay wouldn’t rule him out just yet, though, which does leave the door slightly open for him to play.

“I would say he’s probably going to be doubtful for this week,” the coach said. “He is making good progress. To have a finite answer on exactly when he’ll play a week from today is difficult. I think the anticipation – just originally with that injury – was that it’s probably going to be a couple weeks. That’s why he’ll most likely be doubtful, but you don’t want to rule him out quite yet.”

Bobby Evans did a great job in Havenstein’s place, all but neutralizing Khalil Mack and any other pass rushers that lined up across from him. He got a lot of help from the tight ends chipping at the line, but it was a solid performance by the rookie.

In other injury news, Michael Brockers went down briefly with an elbow injury, but he was able to return to the game. McVay didn’t express any concern on that front.

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5 takeaways from the Rams’ 17-7 victory against Chicago

The Los Angeles Rams snuck away with a crucial victory against the Bears on Sunday Night Football. Steve Rebeiro gives his takeaways.

(Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Rams snuck away with a 17-7 victory against the Bears in prime time on Sunday night.

It wasn’t pretty, but neither was last year’s Sunday Night Football showdown between these two teams. The Rams lost that one 15-6, but they escaped with a victory tonight.

Here are five takeaways from a win Los Angeles desperately needed against the Bears.

Rookies lead impressive offensive line performance

(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

The Rams’ offensive line has been an absolute dumpster fire this year. They went from one of the NFL’s best units last season to arguably the worst in the NFL this year. Last week, they lost two starters, including longtime starting tackle Rob Havenstein to injury. Fans were praying for Jared Goff’s health with a bunch of unproven backups protecting him against Khalil Mack and Chicago’s tough defense.

Oddly enough, the Rams offensive line turned in one of its best performances of the year with its back against the wall.

The big difference was switching from Havenstein, who has started 68 games for the Rams over the past five years, to rookie Bobby Evans, who played three snaps in his career. Evans and fellow rookie David Edwards gave both Todd Gurley and Goff all the protection they could ask for against the Bears. It resulted in a major victory for the Rams in prime time.

Sean McVay will have a decision to make when Havenstein comes back from injury. He’s been a weak link on the line this season, and Evans looked better tonight than Havenstein has all season. Evans should hold the job until he gives them a reason to bench him.

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Rams rule out WR Brandin Cooks, RT Rob Havenstein vs. Bears

The Rams have already ruled out two offensive starters for a Week 11 game against the Bears in WR Brandin Cooks and RT Rob Havenstein.

The Los Angeles Rams are banged up heading into a pivotal Week 11 matchup against the Chicago Bears.

After losing center Brian Allen for the season with an MCL injury, the Rams will also be without receiver Brandin Cooks (concussion) and right tackle Rob Havenstein (meniscus) come Sunday’s primetime game against the Bears.

The Rams’ offensive line is a mess due to an influx of injuries, which doesn’t bode well for quarterback Jared Goff, who will face a Bears defense that mauled him last season.

Cooks’ absence will heighten the pressure on receiver Cooper Kupp, who failed to catch a pass for the first time in his NFL career last Sunday in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers with Cooks out.

The Bears defense might be catching the Rams offense at the right time. Although the Bears offense will have to face a dominant Rams defense led by All-Pro Aaron Donald.

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Rob Havenstein, Brandin Cooks ruled out for Week 11

Sean McVay said both players will be out this week against the Bears.

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.

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.