Rams lose Davante Adams to hamstring injury, Blake Grupe to ACL tear
Rams wide receiver Davante Adams will miss 6–10 weeks with a ruptured hamstring, while kicker Blake Grupe is out for the year after tearing his ACL.
Key facts
- Davante Adams ruptured his hamstring during the Rams' 18‑16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
- Coach Sean McVay said Adams will be out 6 to 10 weeks.
- Blake Grupe tore his ACL while attempting a tackle on a kickoff.
- Grupe was placed on injured reserve on Monday.
- The Rams cut former kicker Harrison Mevis after Week 5 and signed Grupe to replace him.
Davante Adams, the Rams' six‑time Pro Bowl wide receiver, suffered a ruptured hamstring in the 18‑16 defeat to the Arizona Cardinals. The injury was non‑contact and occurred during the game. Coach Sean McVay announced that Adams will miss 6 to 10 weeks. The injury follows a history of hamstring problems in 2024 and 2025.
Blake Grupe, the Rams' new kicker, left the game early after a knee injury on a kickoff. He was seen lowering his shoulder to hit returner Devin Duvernay and fell awkwardly. Head coach Sean McVay said Grupe tore his ACL. The Rams placed him on injured reserve on Monday, ending his season.
The Rams had already lost former kicker Harrison Mevis after Week 5. They signed Grupe to fill the kicking role, and he made a 44‑yard field goal in his debut. After Grupe's injury, punter Ethan Evans served as kicker for a single extra point. The team now faces a kicking challenge.
Other Rams players also suffered injuries in the same game. Defensive tackle Poona Ford ruptured his triceps and is out for the season. Kobie Turner is projected to miss four to six weeks with a groin injury. The team’s roster is now thin on key positions.
Context
The Rams are in the early part of the season, and injuries have already affected their roster.
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