The Rams will likely be without one of their biggest offensive weapons this weekend. Head coach Sean McVay told reporters Friday that wide receiver Davante Adams is not expected to suit up against the Falcons as he continues to deal with a lingering hamstring injury.
Adams tried to gut it out last week, but the hamstring just didn’t hold up. He pulled up on a deep route and ultimately missed Thursday’s matchup against the Seahawks.
Even so, the Rams offense didn’t skip a beat, putting up over 30 points. Still, there’s no question: they’re a different kind of threat when Adams is on the field.
At 32, Adams is no stranger to the grind. He’s been one of the league’s most consistent and dangerous receivers for over a decade, dating back to his days in Green Bay.
Drafted in the second round out of Fresno State in 2014, Adams quickly became a go-to target for Aaron Rodgers. By the end of his rookie deal, the Packers locked him up with a four-year, $58 million extension-money well spent, given how dominant he became.
In 2021, Adams played on a $12 million base salary before the Packers placed the franchise tag on him the following year at $20.2 million. That move set the stage for one of the more notable trades in recent memory: Adams was dealt to the Raiders in 2022 in exchange for first- and second-round picks. Vegas wasted no time, signing him to a five-year, $140 million deal with $66 million guaranteed.
But the NFL doesn’t stop moving. By 2024, Adams was in the third year of that contract when the Raiders shipped him to the Jets for a third-round pick.
His time in New York was brief. The Jets released him this past offseason, and that opened the door for the Rams to make their move.
Los Angeles signed Adams to a two-year, $44 million deal ahead of the 2025 season, and he’s been a red zone nightmare ever since. Through 14 games this year, Adams has hauled in 60 catches on 114 targets for 789 yards and a jaw-dropping 14 touchdowns. That’s 13.2 yards per catch and a touchdown nearly every four receptions-elite production by any standard.
While the Rams have shown they can generate points without him, Adams’ presence changes how defenses line up. He commands attention, opens up space for others, and finishes drives.
If he can’t go against Atlanta, expect L.A. to lean on their depth and scheme-something McVay has proven time and again he can do. But make no mistake: getting Adams back healthy will be a top priority as the Rams push toward the postseason.