Rams' Sean McVay Gives Unfortunate Update on Terrance Ferguson

There was a major surprise regarding the availability of Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson, who was ruled out on Friday just hours after head coach Sean McVay revealed that the young pass catcher would play on Sunday.

Ferguson had been activated off IR after suffering an ankle injury in Week 3, but he was then hit with a hamstring injury during practice on Friday. Following the Rams' Week 9 win, McVay offered an unfortunate update on the young tight end. 

Ferguson had been running a simple route when he felt a pull in his hamstring. That was enough to be pulled from practice and be ruled out for the Washington Commanders matchup.

During media availability after the win on Sunday, McVay revealed that Ferguson may be out for an additional "couple of weeks."

"Pulled his hamstring. So, I mean, you can't make it up, can you? So, he was running a, you know, he was running just a standard out cut, felt his hamstring pull, and probably be another couple of weeks for him," McVay said.

Ferguson had a strong 2025 season, hauling in 231 yards and three touchdowns. He began to come alive towards the end of the season, leading to an expected bigger role in 2026.

Ferguson brought in 54 yards and a touchdown in Week 2, but the ankle injury in Week 3 knocked him out for multiple weeks. Now, he will presumably miss at least the next two games with a hamstring injury.

Fellow tight ends Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson were a bit of a non-factor in Sunday's win, as both had one reception for 13 yards. It was more so Puka Nacua's 150 receiving yards that were the focal point of the passing attack.

Ferguson is only in his second season, which has unfortunately been ripe with injury thus far. The hope for the Rams is that he can heal up and stay healthy for the final stretch of the regular season.

The Rams are currently 5-4 and are on a three-game win streak. After some early-game struggles against the Commanders, the team found a way to hold strong and get the win.

As it stands right now, the Rams may be fighting it out with the Seattle Seahawks for a Wild Card playoff spot, assuming the San Francisco 49ers continue to win games. They lead the West with a 7-1 record.

The Seahawks remain in second with an identical 5-4 record.

With a tough schedule still ahead, Los Angeles needs to continue to find ways to win games, despite having to deal with significant injuries each week.