Rams open Terrance Ferguson's return window as he practices Wednesday

The Los Angeles Rams designated tight end Terrance Ferguson to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to the league transaction wire carried by ESPN. Sean McVay told reporters Ferguson would practice that day, and Underdog NFL listed him as limited with an ankle injury.

The same transaction opened practice windows for edge rusher Myles Garrett and running back Ronnie Rivers. Los Angeles also signed wide receiver Alex Bachman to the practice squad.

What is confirmed

Ferguson has been on injured reserve with the ankle injury and has not played since Week 3. Before he got hurt, he caught seven passes for 63 yards and a touchdown. Wednesday was his first practice in five weeks.

Designation starts a 21-day window. The Rams can add him back to the 53-man roster any time in that stretch, and nothing has been announced about his status for Sunday's road game at Washington.

What it means

A return to practice is the first step, not a promise of snaps. The Rams have a deep tight end room, so Ferguson could ease back in behind the players who have handled the job during his absence. His early-season usage was modest, and a 4-4 Rams team has dealt with several skill-position injuries, so the target picture on this offense is still unsettled.

For dynasty owners, the bigger point is that the ankle has not become a lost season. A young tight end with a healthy path back keeps his long-term value.

What RSO owners should do now

If Ferguson is sitting on your injured reserve slot, leave him there until the Rams activate him. Don't start him this week unless he is activated and practices fully by Friday. If he was dropped in your league, he is a reasonable stash for owners with an open bench spot and a need at tight end, though not someone worth a big bid.

What to watch next

Watch Thursday's and Friday's practice reports for his participation level, and watch for a roster move before Sunday's game against the Commanders. If he is activated, his snap share in the first game back will show whether he has a real role or is still behind the rest of the room.