Rams rule out Terrance Ferguson for Sunday at Commanders

Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson is out for Sunday's game at the Washington Commanders after the team updated Friday's injury report to list ankle and hamstring. ESPN's Sarah Barshop posted the ruled-out tag, and Underdog NFL and RotoWire (citing Cameron DaSilva of USA Today) independently confirmed the Week 9 out call.

What's confirmed. Ferguson will not play Sunday. The updated report adds a hamstring to the ankle designation that followed his injured-reserve return window. Coach Sean McVay had said Friday he was expected to play, barring setbacks. The final report closes that door.

How we got here. RSO covered Ferguson's practice-window opening on Wednesday as he worked back from the ankle. He was limited Thursday and still on track for activation talk into Friday. He then aggravated things in Friday practice, and the Rams sent a revised injury report listing him out. RotoWire carries an estimated return of Nov. 15, the next window after this Commanders matchup.

Who gets the work. With Ferguson sidelined, Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson (ribs, listed questionable) are the Rams' tight ends, with Davis Allen also on the depth chart. Prefer Higbee for Week 9 snaps unless Parkinson clears and earns a larger role. Do not force Ferguson into a lineup on hope of a late flip.

What RSO owners should do now. Sit Ferguson for Week 9. Keep him rostered through the new hamstring cycle if you have IR or taxi space; the Nov. 15 estimate is the next checkpoint, not a guarantee. If you need a streaming tight end this week, Higbee is the cleaner Rams bet.

What to watch next. Wednesday's Week 10 practice report. Limited work is the first signal the hamstring is settling. Watch whether the Rams keep him on the 53 or cycle him back toward IR if the hamstring stretches past the return window.