Senior Staff Writer for the Los Angeles Rams (views are my own and do not represent the team’s). Fan of well-written movies and TV shows. IU alum.https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwweooyxbc23Rams Injury Report, Week 4 at Eagles: Puka Nacua and Kamren Kinchens good to go; Colby Parkinson questionable; Terrance Ferguson, Jaylen Watson and Aaron Donald ruled out https://www.therams.com/news/rams-injury-report-week-4-2026-at-eagles-puka-nacua-good-to-go-colby-parkinson-questionable-terrance-ferguson-jaylen-watson-and-aaron-donald-ruled-out02 Oct 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwweooyxbc23https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwwbag6lnc23The Rams signed WR Alex Bachman – who is expected to be their punt returner Sunday at Eagles – and DE Larrell Murchison from their Practice Squad to their Active Roster. They also placed TE Terrance Ferguson (ankle) on Injured Reserve.02 Oct 2026 20:58 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwwbag6lnc23https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mww3jbjfbs2qStory updated with McVay’s comments from this morning and the plan to have WR Alex Bachman at punt returner [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Oct 2026 19:16 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mww3jbjfbs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mww3cnzzmk23Sean McVay also said that Colby Parkinson (knee/shoulder) won't practice today and will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game.02 Oct 2026 19:12 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mww3cnzzmk23https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mww37fos5k23McVay on Aaron Donald (back soreness): "He's as tough as it gets, just not feeling good enough (to play). And I think it would be irresponsible on my part, and obviously talking with (senior VP of sports medicine and performance) Reggie (Scott), to ask him."02 Oct 2026 19:10 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mww37fos5k23https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwvzmrk4u223On waiving Xavier Smith, Sean McVay said they weren't thinking about doing so at the time STC Bubba Ventrone spoke to media yesterday afternoon. "But as you get a chance to take a step back, evaluate the totality of our group. What's the best way to try to be able to put together all three phases?"02 Oct 2026 18:42 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvzmrk4u223https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwvzdslqw223Sean McVay said WR Alex Bachman is expected to step into punt returner role02 Oct 2026 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvzdslqw223https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwvzbyvdxc2qPuka Nacua good to go for Sunday against Eagles, Sean McVay says02 Oct 2026 18:36 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvzbyvdxc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwvynu2hkc2qSean McVay said Terrance Ferguson, Jaylen Watson and Aaron Donald are out for Sunday’s game against Eagles02 Oct 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvynu2hkc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwvqq2l42223The Rams have waived WR/PR Xavier Smith: https://www.therams.com/news/rams-waive-wide-receiver-xavier-smith-week-4-2026-eagles02 Oct 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvqq2l42223https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwu3eypcfc23With CB Jaylen Watson (shoulder) unlikely to play against Eagles, Rams remain confident in Josh Wallace's ability to step up again: https://www.therams.com/news/with-jaylen-watson-shoulder-unlikely-to-play-against-eagles-rams-remain-confident-in-josh-wallace-s-ability-to-step-up-again02 Oct 2026 00:08 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwu3eypcfc23https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwto4ildss2gVentrone, citing the time and effort Smith put in during training camp and into the regular season, said "I think that he'll do the necessary things to be able to sustain at that position for us." [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Oct 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwto4ildss2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwtjebsc6c2gTyler Higbee has never been one to concern himself with individual stats, even if it led to milestones like the franchise ones achieved this past week. Even though his role has fluctuated, his attitude about doing his job has never wavered: https://www.therams.com/news/if-i-m-doing-my-job-that-stuff-will-come-tyler-higbee-s-appreciation-for-stats-milestones-comes-from-doing-whatever-is-asked-of-him01 Oct 2026 18:46 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwtjebsc6c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwrdo3fvj22xQuick story on Sean McVay saying he expects WR Puka Nacua to play against the Eagles: https://www.therams.com/news/rams-injury-updates-sean-mcvay-expects-puka-nacua-to-play-against-eagles-in-week-4-202630 Sep 2026 21:59 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwrdo3fvj22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwrbpzicls2xAsked Sean McVay if Terrance Ferguson being unlikely to play against Eagles opens the door for rookie TE Max Klare to see more snaps this week: "It certainly does," McVay said. "Obviously being able to play with multiple tight ends has become a big part of our identity, and so it absolutely does."30 Sep 2026 21:24 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwrbpzicls2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwrbkfj2p22xAdditional injury updates from Sean McVay this afternoon: - S Kam Kinchens (hamstring), ILB Nate Landman and CB Josh Wallace will be limited participants today - TE Colby Parkinson, TE Terrence Ferguson, CB Jaylen Watson and DE Aaron Donald won't participate. (More on Donald in next post) [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Sep 2026 21:21 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwrbkfj2p22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwr7syahkc2kPuka Nacua will be limited in practice today, per Sean McVay, but McVay expects him to play Sunday against Eagles30 Sep 2026 20:50 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwr7syahkc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwr7rkgjfc2kPuka Nacua will be limited in practice today, per Sean McVay, but McVay expects him to play Sunday against Eagles30 Sep 2026 20:49 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwr7rkgjfc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwoznl5tv222More Next Gen Stats: Byron Young leads the Rams with a team-high 14 pressures (also has one sack, which is tied for the team lead). Shouldn't come as a surprise, but has been an important part of their pass rush so far.29 Sep 2026 23:54 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwoznl5tv222https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwoyzf4srk22Feels like we haven't talked about Kobie Turner much, so felt worthwhile to give him his due. He's been one of the best defensive tackles against the run so far in 2026, according to Next Gen Stats:29 Sep 2026 23:43 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwoyzf4srk22https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwoqsw6wxk22The Rams signed RB Dean Connors from their practice squad to their active roster29 Sep 2026 21:16 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwoqsw6wxk22https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwohavvpas26On The Coach McVay Show with @jblong.bsky.social, Rams HC Sean McVay said they are "hopeful" they'll get safety Kamren Kinchens (hamstring) back this week.29 Sep 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwohavvpas26https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwmindtkks2yMore on what Sean McVay had to say this afternoon regarding injury updates on CB Jaylen Watson, TEs Terrance Ferguson and Colby Parkinson, and WR Puka Nacua as the Rams turn the page to Week 4 against the Eagles: https://www.therams.com/news/injury-updates-mcvay-says-terrance-ferguson-ankle-and-jaylen-watson-shoulder-likely-out-for-week-4-at-eagles-latest-on-colby-parkinson-shoulder-and-puka-nacua-hip28 Sep 2026 23:44 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwmindtkks2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwmdrzpals2ySean McVay said TE Colby Parkinson suffered an AC sprain and TE Terrance Ferguson a medial ankle sprain. Ferguson likely out for this week's game at Eagles, Parkinson's status still TBD.28 Sep 2026 22:17 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwmdrzpals2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwmdkg5zrs2ySean McVay said CB Jaylen Watson dislocated his shoulder. McVay said Watson "probably" will miss this week's game against Eagles, but he won't go on Injured Reserve. IR isn't something they've discussed.28 Sep 2026 22:13 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwmdkg5zrs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwls6byems2zMatthew Stafford, in part of his response postgame last night when asked about players on offense stepping up as some teammates fought through not being at full strength, praised Colby Parkinson and Terrance Ferguson's efforts especially (both were on the injury report last week).28 Sep 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwls6byems2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwkji24pek2zSean McVay said postgame that he didn’t have any updates on TE Terrance Ferguson (ankle) or CB Jaylen Watson (shoulder)28 Sep 2026 04:54 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwkji24pek2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwkhwqeffc2zFinal: Broncos 30, Rams 26 https://www.therams.com/news/game-recap-rams-fall-to-broncos-30-26-on-sunday-night-football28 Sep 2026 04:26 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwkhwqeffc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mwkfpkjpgs2z42 seconds left for Stafford and the Rams offense [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Sep 2026 03:46 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwkfpkjpgs2z