The Los Angeles Rams have to readjust their roster after a physical contest against the Seahawks
, Rob Havenstein, and Tyler Higbee on injured reserve on Wednesday. All three men picked up injuries on Sunday against the Seahawks and are eligible to come back sometime this season. While Lake suffered an elbow injury that he had surgery on this week, both Havenstein and Higbee have been dealing with injury issues throughout this season and last season as well.
Sep 21, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake takes the field before the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images For Havenstein and Higbee, they won't be able to return until the end of the season while Lake's return, if possible, probably won't happen until the postseason, if the Rams do make the playoffs. The Rams currently have six total players, including Tutu Atwell, Ahkello Witherspoon, and Keir Thomas on IR but they also have enough activations to bring all of them back when and if they're healthy.also stated Xavier Smith is dealing with a concussion. His status is unknown and he didn't practice on Wednesday. McVay stated Smith has responded well and this does not appear to be an issue that will extend significantly into the remainder of the season.With their moves to injured reserve, the Rams opened up three roster spots and filled two of them on Wednesday. The Rams signed Harrison Mevis from the practice squad, with Mevis now joining Joshua Karty as the kickers on the 53-man roster while they also claimed former Las Vegas Raiders DB Chris Smith II. The Rams also signed Alex Johnson to their practice squad. Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers place kicker Harrison Mevis kicks a field goal against the Florida Gators during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images / Denny Medley-Imagn Images"Smith II appeared in 36 regular season games over his three-year career with the Las Vegas Raiders," stated in the Rams Press Release. "He has recorded three tackles and played 617 special teams snaps, adding seven special teams tackles . The Atlanta, Ga., native was selected in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Georgia." Sep 15, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II looks on after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images / Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images "He appeared in 58 games for the Bulldogs from 2018-22, where he recorded 133 tackles , 16 passes defended, six interceptions, five tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and 1.0 sack. As a senior in 2022, he earned First-Team All-SEC honors and was named a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Award, annually given to the nation’s top defensive player after he recorded 61 tackles , eight passes defended, five tackles for loss, three interceptions, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and 1.0 sack."Don't miss one major story related to your beloved Rams when you sign up for our 100% FREE newsletter that comes straight to your email with the latest news.Brock Vierra, a UNLV graduate, is the Los Angeles Rams Beat Writer On Sports Illustrated. He also works as a college football reporter for our On Sports Illustrated team.
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