Tag: Tyler Higbee

Rams activate TE Tyler Higbee, sign former 4th-round OLB to practice squad

The Rams have officially activated Tyler Higbee, also making 2 other roster moves ahead of their game against the Jets

Sean McVay said last week that Tyler Higbee is on track to make his season debut against the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon and the Los Angeles Rams have made a corresponding move to support that statement.

On Tuesday, the Rams officially activated Higbee off the PUP/reserve list, adding him to the 53-man roster. To free up a spot for him on the active roster, they placed Nick Hampton on injured reserve. He tore his pec in Week 15 and will miss the rest of the season.

Additionally, the Rams signed 2021 fourth-rounder Rashad Weaver to the practice squad. Weaver is an edge rusher out of the University of Pittsburgh, going in the fourth round of the draft three years ago to the Tennessee Titans. In his career, he has 5.5 sacks, all of which came during the 2022 season in Tennessee.

Weaver will add some depth at outside linebacker with Hampton out for the year, while also providing help on special teams where Hampton was a key contributor for the Rams.

Sean McVay shares exciting update on Tyler Higbee’s impending return

Tyler Higbee hasn’t played a game since January but that’s expected to change next week when the Rams face the Jets

Tyler Higbee has been back at practice with the Los Angeles Rams for the last three weeks, but he hasn’t yet made his long-awaited season debut after tearing his ACL and MCL in January’s playoff game.

Well, that highly anticipated return is approaching.

Sean McVay told reporters on Friday that the Rams expect Higbee to be active against the New York Jets next Sunday for their Week 16 game at MetLife Stadium. Higbee hasn’t played since injuring his knee against the Lions 11 months ago, but he’s ready to get back on the field.

The Rams still need to activate him and add him to the 53-man roster, but that’s expected to be done at some point before next week’s game.

Higbee has been a cog in the Rams offense since he became a full-time starter in 2017, which was just his second season. He’s played 125 games and made 116 starts in his career, logging 353 total catches, 3,602 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Rams tight ends only have one touchdown combined this season, which was by Colby Parkinson against the Patriots, so it’s been a little bit of a struggle at that position in 2024.

It’s unclear what Higbee’s role will be or how much he’ll play initially, but no one should be surprised if he’s the TE1 right away.

Sean McVay shares update on Tyler Higbee’s status for Week 14 vs. Bills

Rams TE Tyler Higbee may have to wait a bit longer to make his 2024 debut

Tyler Higbee returned to practice for the first time last week since tearing his ACL and MCL in January, but it was never realistic that he’d be active in Sunday’s game after such little practice time.

There was hope that he could return for Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills but Sean McVay’s update on Monday threw cold water on that idea. McVay said that while Higbee has exceeded everyone’s expectations in his rehab and recovery from a significant knee injury, he most likely won’t be ready to go this week, either.

McVay once again used the phrase “less likely than likely” that he plays on Sunday, indicating that the Rams will probably be without him for at least another week.

Higbee has been on the PUP list since the start of training camp and though he can be activated at any time, the Rams want to take it slow with their veteran tight end.

With Colby Parkinson, Hunter Long and Davis Allen all healthy and contributing, they don’t want to rush Higbee back before he’s fully ready.

Saints announce inactive players for Week 13 vs. Rams

The New Orleans Saints announced their list of inactive players for Week 13’s game with the Los Angeles Rams. They’re without their best offensive lineman:

We’re closing in on kickoff between the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams in Week 13 at the Caesars Superdome, but some players will be watching this one from the sidelines. Whether it’s due to injuries or coaching decisions, each team reported their list of inactive players for Sunday’s matchup.

The big question for the Saints was whether Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy would be able to go after missing practice this week. He returned from groin surgery just before the bye week, but aggravated that injury against the Cleveland Browns and wasn’t fully recovered after the break. And now we know he won’t be playing on Sunday. It’ll likely be Shane Lemieux snapping the ball to Derek Carr from center this week.

You can find more information on the final Week 13 injury report, which we broke down in detail here. Here are the inactive players from each team.

New Orleans Saints inactive players:

  • OG Lucas Patrick (injury)
  • DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (injury)
  •  C Erik McCoy (injury)
  • RB Jordan Mims
  • LB Jaylan Ford
  • WR Mason Tipton
  • DT Khristian Boyd
  • QB Spencer Rattler (emergency QB3)

Los Angeles Rams inactive players:

  • TE Tyler Higbee (injury)
  • OT KT Leveston (injury)
  • OL Warren McClendon
  • RB Cody Schrader
  • OL Dylan McMahon
  • OLB Brennan Jackson
  • QB Stetson Bennett IV (emergency QB3)

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Is Tyler Higbee playing today? Injury updates for Rams TE

Rams TE Tyler Higbee is nearing a return from offseason knee and shoulder surgeries. Here are the latest updates.

Tyler Higbee has been sidelined since tearing his ACL and MCL in the Los Angeles Rams’ playoff loss to the Detroit Lions in January. It’s been a long road but the veteran tight end finally returned to practice for the first time last week.

He’s going to play at some point this season, it’s just a matter of when. The Rams could use him, too, with the offense sputtering and stalling out, particularly on third down and in the red zone.

Here are the latest updates on Higbee as he continues to work his way back from a serious knee injury suffered eight months ago.

Tyler Higbee injury update

Sean McVay provided an update on Higbee’s status Friday, telling reporters that the Rams will hold him out for another week so he will not play against the Saints today. He said Higbee isn’t “quite ready,” even though he “probably is.”

The Rams just want to be smart with him rather than rushing him back.

“It was great having him back in practice this week,” McVay said. “He has brought a spark and an energy and just being himself. He’ll still be out though, not quite ready. He probably is, but we’re going to be smart with him.

How long will Tyler Higbee be out?

It’s uncertain how much longer Higbee will be out but he’s clearly getting close to returning. McVay indicated he’s probably ready to play now but they want to take it slow and ensure that he’s fully healthy before putting him on the field again.

Rams TE depth chart

Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen and Hunter Long will continue to split time at tight end while Higbee is out.

Around the NFC West: Rams are getting TE Tyler Higbee back

Around the NFC West: Rams are getting TE Tyler Higbee back

The Seattle Seahawks were defeated 26-20 by the Los Angeles Rams in Week 9. The NFC West rematch is scheduled for the regular-season finale in Week 18. The Rams may be near full strength for that contest, with tight end Tyler Higbee returning to practice earlier this week.

Higbee has missed the entire campaign to date, but the Rams designated their pass-catching tight end to return to practice. That would signal a potential return for Higbee against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. He’ll provide Sean McVay’s offense with a much-needed boost.

Higbee has been recovering from torn ACL and MCL injuries suffered in the fourth quarter of the Rams’ wild-card playoff defeat against the Detroit Lions. Higbee recorded 47 receptions for 495 yards and two touchdowns in 15 appearances last season. The Rams signed Colby Parkinson at the position this offseason, but he hasn’t been as productive. Davis Allen and Hunter Long are also playing reps at tight end.

Expect Higbee to form an intriguing trio with Parkinson following his return. The Rams’ offense is getting healthier down the stretch of the 2024 campaign. The Seahawks must continue playing strong defense leading up to a potentially decisive Week 18 regular-season finale showdown.

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Rams’ Tyler Higbee officially designated to return from PUP list

Tyler Higbee is officially back at practice for the Rams and he’s been designated to return from the PUP list

Tyler Higbee is officially back at practice for the first time since tearing his ACL and MCL against the Detroit Lions in January. The Los Angeles Rams announced on Wednesday that Higbee is practicing and has been designated to return from the PUP list.

He’s missed the first 11 games of the season and while he is nearing a return, Sean McVay said Tuesday that Higbee isn’t likely to play against the New Orleans Saints this week. He still needs more time to get acclimated after missing about 10 months of work on the field.

While Higbee has been out, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen and Hunter Long have all been filling in at tight end, though the Rams haven’t gotten much production from any of them.

It remains unclear when Higbee will be able to make his season debut but he’s obviously getting closer and returning to practice is a big step for the tight end.

Rams TE Tyler Higbee will practice this week for 1st time since January

Tyler Higbee is expected to move one step closer to a return this week, which is great news for the Rams

Rams fans have anxiously awaited the return of tight end Tyler Higbee and he’s getting closer to being back on the field with each passing week. Sean McVay shared an update on Higbee Tuesday, telling reporters that the tight end is expected to return to practice this week.

It will be his first time practicing since tearing his ACL and MCL in January’s playoff loss to the Lions, so it’s a huge step for Higbee.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like McVay expects Higbee to be ready to play against the Saints on Sunday, but he’s clearly making progress and will be back sooner rather than later.

“I think that’d be presumptuous,” McVay said about whether Higbee will play Sunday. “He has made amazing progress. I think we want to get him out on the practice field. He provides such great leadership and such a great spark for us in a variety of ways. I don’t know that this week would be the week that he would return, but for him to even be back out on the practice field and starting his clock is a real credit to him, to our medical staff, and just to the overall resolve and resilience of that individual who I have a lot of love and respect for.”

Higbee, 31, has missed the first 11 games of the season while on the PUP list but his return will be a boost to a Rams offense that’s gotten very little out of its tight ends in the passing game.

Colby Parkinson’s 243 receiving yards are the most among Rams tight ends this season, with Hunter Long and Davis Allen combining for just 82 yards together.

In 15 games last season, Higbee caught 47 passes for 495 yards and two touchdowns after posting four straight years with at least 500 yards and three touchdowns.

Sean McVay shared an exciting update on Rams TE Tyler Higbee, who’s nearing a return

Tyler Higbee has been out since tearing his ACL and MCL in January, but his return to the Rams is approaching

It won’t be long before Tyler Higbee is back on the field for the Los Angeles Rams. The veteran tight end has been sidelined since tearing his ACL and MCL in January’s playoff loss to the Detroit Lions but he’s nearing a return.

Sean McVay shared an encouraging update on Friday, telling reporters that Higbee is only “a couple weeks away” from returning from his knee injury. The Rams haven’t gotten much production from their trio of tight ends thus far, so Higbee being back at some point this season could provide a lift to the offense.

“He’s a couple of weeks away,” McVay said. “He looks great. He’s out here doing his thing and he’s leading in his own way. He has such a great way about himself, but I would say a couple weeks away for him.”

Higbee, 31, is currently on the PUP list and has been since training camp started. He can be activated at any time, but when he does return to the 53-man roster, the Rams will need to waive someone in order to make room.

That’s not something they’re thinking about right now, but it is good to know he’ll be back at some point this season.

Last year, Higbee caught 47 passes for 495 yards and two touchdowns, his fifth straight season with at least 40 catches, 490 yards and multiple touchdowns.

Sean McVay shares positive update on Tyler Higbee, who’s ‘ahead of schedule’

Tyler Higbee has been sidelined since tearing his ACL in January but he’s “ahead of schedule” in his rehab

Tyler Higbee tore his ACL and MCL in January’s playoff loss to the Lions and though the Rams haven’t set a firm timeline for his return, he hasn’t been ruled out yet for the 2024 season. He remains on the PUP list and can be activated at any time if the Rams feel he’s ready to take the field again.

During Monday’s “Coach McVay Show” with J.B. Long, Sean McVay shared an encouraging update on Higbee. He said the tight end is “doing great” and he’s actually “ahead of schedule, if you will.”

“He’s doing great,” McVay said. “We’ve always kind of tentatively said at some point midway through the year is when you start to really see when he’s ready. I know he’s ahead of schedule, if you will, but it was a significant injury. His presence – he’s still been leading in his own way when he’s here. He’s just got such a contagious personality and a positive way. He’s got a play energy about himself that when we do get him back, it’ll be a real  bright spot.”

It’s interesting that McVay said “when” the Rams get him back and not “if,” indicating that Higbee is on track to play again sometime this season. And it’s obviously good to hear that he’s ahead of schedule now nine months removed from the injury.

Colby Parkinson has been the top tight end on the depth chart in Higbee’s absence, with Hunter Long and Davis Allen also contributing, but getting Higbee back would give the Rams another playmaker on offense.

As the season progresses, Higbee’s potential return will be something to monitor.