The Los Angeles Rams came into Week 1 with a plethora of injuries to key pieces across their roster. After just two quarters against the Detroit Lions, that number is growing.
Ahead of the game, the Rams moved cornerback Darious Williams to injured reserve. This after he struggled with a hamstring injury that he sustained in late July. The cornerback room is also without Derion Kendrick and Tre Tomlinson, who are both on IR.
Three members of the offensive line also dealt with injuries throughout training camp. Jonah Jackson missed significant time with a shoulder injury. Alaric Jackson and Rob Havenstein were also absent due to ankle injuries.
Havenstein was on the injury report this week and participated in the week’s practices in a limited capacity. But he was ultimately ruled out before the game. Jackson’s injury status is still a mystery due to a two-game suspension.
Rams Offense Suffers More Injuries
Now in the first half of the Lions game, more injuries are added to the list. On the same drive, Puka Nacua, Matthew Stafford, and backup offensive tackle Joe Noteboom all required attention from team trainers.
Stafford’s ankle was rolled up on a tackle. It was taped and he returned to the game.
Nacua, who dealt with a meniscus injury in his knee seemed to aggravate that same injury. He was listed as questionable to return. He was able to make it back to the field, but that was short-lived as he was on the bench for the last push into Lions territory. After the half, it was reported that Nacua was ruled out.
Noteboom required a cart to leave the field. He was also listed as questionable but did not return in the first half. The exact nature of his injury hasn’t been released, but it appeared to be to his lower body. He was replaced by AJ Arcuri. Noteboom was filling in for A. Jackson, while suspended.
After halftime, it was announced that left guard Steve Avila was injured and would not return to the game. Jonah Jackson moved to left guard from center and rookie 7th-round draft pick Beaux Limmer was put in at center.
It is now being reported that cornerback Cobie Durant is questionable to return due to cramping. Durant made his return to the field of play in the 4th quarter.
*Article will be updated as information becomes available.
