Sean McVay Cites Davante Adams Recovery as Reason for Rams Standing Pat at Trade Deadline

Coach Sean McVay stated the Rams did not trade for a wide receiver because Davante Adams is expected to return from a ruptured semitendinosus after Week 12.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay announced Wednesday that wide receiver Davante Adams could return from a hamstring injury following the team's Week 12 home game against the Green Bay Packers. Adams, who ruptured his semitendinosus during a Week 6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, was originally projected to miss six to 10 weeks. This optimistic recovery timeline influenced the organization's decision to forgo acquiring a wide receiver before the NFL trade deadline.

The Rams roster currently faces several depth challenges at the position. Puka Nacua is sidelined for an extended period after injuring his right knee and toe during a road game against the Washington Commanders. Despite the injury, the team will not place Nacua on injured reserve. Nacua recorded 25 receptions over his last two appearances, while the rest of the Los Angeles roster combined for 18 catches in that same timeframe. To bolster the unit, the Rams signed Xavier Smith to the active roster on Tuesday and placed Jordan Whittington on injured reserve due to a back injury.

In the tight end room, the team is working to activate Terrance Ferguson from injured reserve before his 21-day practice window expires. Ferguson, who initially suffered an ankle injury in Week 3, sustained a hamstring injury on Friday that is expected to keep him out for two weeks. Los Angeles currently leads the NFL in plays (226) and yards (1,211) when utilizing three tight ends on the field.