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Tyler Higbee expected to land on PUP list as he recovers from knee injury

Tyler Higbee is expected to be placed on the PUP list this summer as he recovers from a torn ACL and MCL

Tyler Higbee has a long road ahead of him as he recovers from a torn ACL and MCL, which he suffered in the Rams’ playoff loss to the Lions in January. It was a brutal injury for the veteran tight end, who had just signed an extension with the Rams last year.

While the team hasn’t yet ruled him out for the start of the 2024 season, it seems very possible that he’ll be sidelined early on. Sean McVay told reporters at the annual league meetings on Tuesday that Higbee is expected to be placed on the PUP list this offseason, which can occur during training camp in July.

That won’t rule him out for Week 1 or any regular-season games unless he remains on the PUP list when final cuts are made; that would cause him to miss at least four games.

Early in free agency, the Rams signed former Seahawks tight end Colby Parkinson to a three-year deal, so he would presumably be the starter if Higbee misses regular-season action. They also have second-year tight end Davis Allen, as well as Hunter Long, who was acquired in the Jalen Ramsey trade.

Depth isn’t a huge concern anymore but the Rams will hope to get Higbee back sooner rather than later.

Twitter and Justin Jefferson call out the league for posting insensitive picture

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson joined fans in calling out the National Football League for sharing an insensitive picture

The divisional round of the playoffs has lived up to the billing. The Houston Texans held in there through the third quarter before the Baltimore Ravens took over for a 34-10 win and the San Francisco 49ers survived a resilient Green Bay Packers team for a 24-21 win.

Sunday afternoon was more of the same, as the Detroit Lions played a tough Tampa Bay Buccaneers team and advanced to their first NFC Championship Game since 1991 with a 31-23 victory.

During the game, the league’s official Twitter/X account shared a picture of a sign from a Lions fan in the crowd as it was meant to resemble the opening press conference when head coach Dan Campbell took the job.

The original press conference was about biting a kneecap off but both of those were ACL injuries caused by safety Kerby Joseph on low open-field hits to the knees of T.J. Hockenson and Tyler Higbee.

The picture set off a lot of Vikings fans and even elicited a response from Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

NFL didn’t fine Lions DB Kerby Joseph for low hit on Tyler Higbee

The NFL didn’t fine Kerby Joseph for his low hit on Tyler Higbee, which caused the TE to suffer a torn ACL and MCL

Tyler Higbee’s 2023 season ended in heartbreaking fashion in the Los Angeles Rams’ loss to the Detroit Lions. During the fourth quarter, he took a hit to his knee from Kerby Joseph as he was attempting to make a catch, causing his leg to buckle.

Higbee suffered a torn ACL and MCL and will have a long offseason of rehab, potentially even missing the start of the 2024 season. Joseph wasn’t flagged for the low hit on Higbee and according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the league didn’t fine Joseph for the tackle, either.

Joseph was fined for a different play in the first quarter, however.

Rams fans have called Joseph dirty for the hit on Higbee and even Matthew Stafford went up to him during the game and called him “dirty as (expletive).” The NFL didn’t view it as an illegal play, however, and will not punish Joseph.

Notably, Joseph is also the one who hit T.J. Hockenson when he tore his ACL in December, so Higbee’s wasn’t the first injury he caused this year.

Aaron Glenn strongly defends Kerby Joseph against ‘dirty player’ accusations

“Kerby plays football, and we’re going to continue to play football. And we don’t care what anybody else has to say.”

During the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s playoff win over the Los Angeles Rams, Lions safety Kerby Joseph made a play against Rams tight end Tyler Higbee that resulted in Higbee tearing up his knee. Joseph dove at Higbee’s legs as the tight end tried to haul in a high throw over the middle from Rams QB Matthew Stafford.

After the play, Stafford got after Joseph. He told the young safety, whom he never played with in Detroit, that it was a dirty hit. Here’s what Stafford said to Joseph, via Rams Wire,

“Hey! Hey! That’s a good hit. That’s a good hit,” Stafford said. “You’re dirty as (expletive), though. And you know it. You’re dirty as (expletive). It’s been on tape. I’ve seen it. It’s been on tape. You’re right. You’re right.”

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn wanted nothing to do with any assertions that Joseph’s hit was done with intent to injure.

“Absolutely not. This is football. This is football,” Glenn said agitatedly when asked if he thought the hit was dirty and if he needed to talk to Joseph about his style of play. “And I understand exactly what the NFL is doing when it comes to trying to – a player’s safety, and I totally agree with it. And the thing that he did against the Minnesota Vikings, he hit a guy high, and he got fined for it. So then he hits a guy low, and people are saying he’s a dirty player. Kerby plays football, and we’re going to continue to play football. And we don’t care what anybody else has to say.”

Glenn was just getting started.

“Listen, no one wants anybody to get hurt in this league. No one wants that. Hell, I was hurt in this League before, so I understand; I know how it feels. But I also understand I play football and when you play football, things like that happen. So, guys have got to continue to play no matter what. And it kind of bothers me that you hear that from people across the league because you know the risk you’re taking when you play this game and that’s just what it is.”

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Mic’d-up: Matthew Stafford calls Kerby Joseph ‘dirty as (expletive)’ for hit on Tyler Higbee

“Hey! Hey! That’s a good hit. That’s a good hit. You’re dirty as (expletive), though. And you know it. You’re dirty as (expletive). It’s been on tape. I’ve seen it.”

Late in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s game between the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions, Tyler Higbee went down with a knee injury that would prevent him from returning. He went up for a high pass and as he came down, Lions safety Kerby Joseph delivered a shot to his knee, causing it to buckle.

Higbee has since been diagnosed with a torn ACL and MCL, and Matthew Stafford felt it was a dirty hit from the start.

Immediately after Higbee went down, Stafford ran over to Kerby and had some words with him. He called the safety “dirty as (expletive)” and said “it’s been on tape.”

“Hey! Hey! That’s a good hit. That’s a good hit,” Stafford said. “You’re dirty as (expletive), though. And you know it. You’re dirty as (expletive). It’s been on tape. I’ve seen it. It’s been on tape. You’re right. You’re right.”

Joseph has said he never intended to injure anyone or hurt their careers, but this is now the second time in a month that he’s caused a tight end to suffer a torn ACL. He did the same to Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson in December, forcing him to miss the rest of the season.

No flag was thrown on Joseph for the hit on Higbee and it’s technically not a foul, but it’s unfortunate that the play resulted in a serious knee injury for Higbee.

Tyler Higbee tore his ACL and MCL, could land on PUP list this summer

Sean McVay confirmed Tyler Higbee tore both his ACL and MCL on Sunday and is a candidate to go on the PUP list this offseason

The outlook on Tyler Higbee’s knee injury has gone from bad to worse. The initial fear was a torn ACL, which was confirmed by an MRI this week. Not only that, but Higbee suffered even more damage to his knee than anticipated.

Sean McVay told reporters that not only did Higbee tear his ACL, but he also tore his MCL. That makes the rehab process even more difficult for the tight end and there’s no timeline for him to return. The injury occurred in the second half against the Lions when safety Kerby Joseph tackled him low as the tight end was trying to make a catch.

McVay did say Higbee is a candidate for the PUP list this offseason, which would sideline him from practice until he’s healthy enough to return.

Higbee signed a two-year extension in September, inking him through the 2025 season. He had a bit of a down year in 2023, catching only 47 passes for 495 yards and two touchdowns, his lowest yardage and touchdown output since 2018.

The Rams do have Davis Allen and Hunter Long under contract next year but they could be missing Higbee at the start of the season.

MRI confirms Tyler Higbee suffered torn ACL vs. Lions

Tyler Higbee tore his ACL against the Lions on a play where he took a brutal hit to his knee while trying to make a catch

There’s a chance the Los Angeles Rams will begin the 2024 season without starting tight end Tyler Higbee available.

According to Ian Rapoport, an MRI confirmed Higbee tore his ACL in Sunday’s loss to the Lions, which is what the Rams initially feared. The injury occurred in the second half when Higbee was attempting to catch a high pass and he was hit in the knee by Lions safety Kerby Joseph.

As Rapoport noted, Joseph wrote on social media that he never intends to hurt anyone or “harm their career,” but his hit on Higbee will make for a difficult offseason for the veteran tight end.

Higbee did not have a catch in the playoff game against Detroit but he hauled in 47 receptions for 495 yards and two touchdowns during the regular season.

The Rams signed Higbee to an extension in September, keeping him under contract through the 2025 season.

If Higbee is unable to play in Week 1, the Rams could be looking at Davis Allen as their top tight end, along with potentially Brycen Hopkins.

Report: Rams believe Tyler Higbee tore his ACL on low hit by Lions safety

According to Adam Schefter, the Rams believe Tyler Higbee suffered a torn ACL after taking a hit to his knee on Sunday night

In addition to losing Sunday night’s game against the Lions, the Rams may have also lost their top tight end for an extended period of time.

According to Adam Schefter, the Rams believe Tyler Higbee suffered a torn ACL in his right knee after taking a low hit from Lions safety Kerby Joseph in the second half. Higbee was attempting to bring in a pass when Joseph launched himself at the tight end’s leg, causing it to buckle awkwardly.

Higbee didn’t return to the game after that play.

Matthew Stafford was understandably upset after Higbee went down, exchanging words with Joseph on the field.

If Higbee did indeed tear his ACL, it’ll be an awful way for the Rams to enter the offseason. He’ll have time to recover before the start of next season but some players take up to 12 months before they’re back on the field again, depending on the severity of the injury.

As Schefter noted, he’ll have an MRI to confirm the Rams’ fears. Hopefully there’s no further damage to his knee and it’s just the ACL, but even still, that’s a brutal ending to the season for Higbee.

This season, Higbee signed a two-year, $27 million contract, extending him through the 2025 season.

Rams-Lions injury report: Jordan Fuller, Tyler Higbee and 4 others questionable vs. Lions

Jordan Fuller and Tyler Higbee will be among the Rams’ players listed as questionable for Sunday night’s game

The Los Angeles Rams will have six players listed as questionable for Sunday’s playoff game against the Detroit Lions, including Jordan Fuller and Tyler Higbee.

Sean McVay told reporters Friday that Fuller is missing his third straight day of practice as he nurses an ankle injury suffered in Week 18. McVay said Fuller is making good progress but he will be a game-time decision on Sunday night.

Higbee and Kevin Dotson will be questionable, as well, but McVay expects them to be able to play. They both have shoulder injuries, and Higbee was forced to miss the finale against the 49ers, but they should be good to go for the wild-card game.

Joe Noteboom (foot) and Troy Reeder (knee) will be listed as questionable for the game, too. Both are backups but provide important depth on each side of the ball.

McVay noted that Bobby Brown was out sick on Friday and he’ll be questionable to play Sunday. It’s assumed he’ll suit up and be able to go, though.

The Lions released their full injury report for the game, which lists Sam LaPorta as questionable to play. Jerry Jacobs and Kalif Raymond were both ruled out, too.

Rams injury report: Jordan Fuller DNP, Tyler Higbee limited Wednesday

Jordan Fuller missed the first practice of the week as he recovers from an ankle injury, but Tyler Higbee was limited

The Los Angeles Rams are monitoring a few injuries leading up to Sunday’s playoff game against the Detroit Lions, including Jordan Fuller and Tyler Higbee. Fuller injured his ankle in Sunday’s win over the 49ers, while Higbee is nursing a shoulder injury that kept him out of that game.

To start the week, the Rams held three players out of practice Wednesday due to injury: Higbee, Joe Noteboom, Fuller and Troy Reeder. Rob Havenstein got a veteran’s rest day, and both Kevin Dotson and Higbee were limited. Dotson is dealing with a shoulder injury like Higbee but the fact that he was at least limited is a good sign heading into Sunday’s game.

For the Lions, two big names to watch are Sam LaPorta and Frank Ragnow. Both missed practice Wednesday, though Dan Campbell did say LaPorta is making progress and has a chance to play this weekend.

Kalif Raymond, the Lions’ speedy receiver and return man, missed practice, as well.