Los Angeles Rams receiver Davante Adams is expected to miss six to 10 weeks after rupturing his hamstring, head coach Sean McVay said following the team’s 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. The source report was published Oct. 19, 2026, and describes the game and injury in that historical context.
Adams appeared to be hurt on the Rams’ final drive. Near the goal line, he stopped during his route and moved out the back of the end zone before limping off the field. He was able to leave under his own power, but postgame testing indicated a serious injury, according to the report.
The six-to-10-week estimate puts Adams’ earliest potential return in December. A recovery at the longer end of the range would leave him available only for the Rams’ final two regular-season games, the report said. It did not specify a confirmed return date or state that the team had formally placed him on injured reserve.
Adams had recorded 480 receiving yards and four touchdowns through six games, making him the team’s leading receiver at the time of the report. His absence leaves Los Angeles without a prominent target, while Puka Nacua is also part of the team’s receiving picture after beginning the season late because of an injury. The report said Nacua is expected to take on a larger role, with Jordan Whittington and Konata Mumpfield among the players who could see more opportunities.
The loss to Arizona also left the Rams with other injury concerns. Kicker Blake Grupe, whom the team had added before Week 6 after Harrison Mevis struggled, suffered a knee injury while attempting a tackle early in Sunday’s game and was reported out for the season. Defensive tackle Poona Ford was also reported out for the year with a triceps injury. Tackle Kobie Turner was headed to injured reserve with a groin injury.
The report additionally noted that defensive end Myles Garrett was dealing with a knee ailment. It did not provide further details about Garrett’s condition or a timetable for his return.
Los Angeles entered the season amid expectations of a strong roster, but the team’s 2-4 start and the accumulation of injuries have complicated that outlook. McVay and the Rams now face an extended period without Adams, while relying on their remaining receivers and managing several other absences.
