DARRELL HENDERSON JR. NEWS

McVay sees Henderson as Rams' best RB option with Akers hurt

When Cam Akers tore his Achilles tendon during offseason workouts, it seemingly left the Los Angeles Rams with questions at running back, including whether a reunion with former st...

JULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stafford feels invigorated as he reports to 1st Rams' camp

Matthew Stafford has had four months to acclimate himself to the  Los Angeles Rams, but the fresh start he has after 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions definitely hit home on Sunday

JULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams RB Cam Akers tears Achilles tendon, out indefinitely

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers is out indefinitely after tearing his Achilles tendon in an offseason training session

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thrust into larger role Henderson (undisclosed) is set for a larger role after teammate Cam Akers suffered a torn Achilles on Monday, though the Rams could also make a move to add backfield help, Jourdan...

Impact Akers and Henderson both had their moments last season, but it was the former who finished strong while second-year back Henderson ended his season on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain, the same injury that brought his rookie campaign to an early end (albeit to the other leg). There was no report of surgery after the more recent injury, though Henderson did miss part of June minicamp with an undisclosed issue. The 2019 third-round pick now enters his third pro season with a huge opportunity, heading a backfield where the other players are either seventh-round picks (Raymond Calais, Jake Funk) or undrafted free agents (Xavier Jones, Otis Anderson). Of course, the Rams will also look into external options to upgrade their backfield, considering Henderson's durability is a question mark even if they believe in his talent. Akers, meanwhile, will focus on returning to health for 2022.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in offseason practices An unspecified injury limited Henderson's participation in the Rams' offseason program, ESPN.com's Lindsey Thiry reports.

Impact After suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 16 last season, Henderson missed the regular-season finale and the playoffs. He should've had plenty of time to make a full recovery during the offseason, but it's nonetheless possible his limitations at practice are related to the same issue. Henderson is a clear favorite for the No. 2 spot behind Cam Akers in the Rams' backfield, especially after Malcolm Brown signed with Miami this spring. The depth chart otherwise consists of young players with minimal NFL experience -- and all were either seventh-round picks (Jake Funk, Raymond Calais) or undrafted (Xavier Jones, Otis Anderson).

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rams OTAs: Which rookie impressed Sean McVay, injury updates for Terrell Lewis and Darrell Henderson Sean McVay was asked if a rookie has stood out to him in the limited capacity of OTAs, and he quickly named tight end Jacob Harris.

JUNE 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rams must go deep in draft with no 1st-round pick yet again

The Los Angeles Rams are in the fifth of seven consecutive seasons without a first-round draft pick

APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to play second fiddle Henderson is expected to slot into a complementary role behind No. 1 running back Cam Akers this season, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact After an underwhelming rookie campaign, Henderson made a notable impact last season. He piled up 405 rushing yards and 109 receiving yards through a six-game stretch, showcasing his fantasy upside and proving he can handle a modest workload. However, it was a short-lived run, as 2020 second-round selection Cam Akers got healthy and proceeded to take over as the lead back for the Rams down the stretch and in the playoffs. Even with Akers poised to handle the majority of work out of the backfield again in 2021, Henderson should still be involved, and he could again be a go-to fantasy option if Akers were ever to miss time. Additionally, while the Rams could bolster the position in the upcoming NFL Draft or through free agency, Los Angeles likely has more pressing needs.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis running back ready for NFL draft after opting out

Kenneth Gainwell had every intention of playing football with the Memphis Tigers, working throughout fall practice

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shows potential in spurts Henderson rushed 138 times for 624 yards and five touchdowns and caught 16 passes for 159 yards and another score through 15 games during the 2020 regular season. He sustained a se...

Impact The Rams were expected to utilize a committee rushing attack to start the season with Henderson having a significant role. Rookie Cam Akers sustained a rib injury in training camp, and after veteran Malcolm Brown handled the lead role in Week 1, Henderson ascended to the top of the depth chart and accumulated 405 rushing yards and 109 receiving yards over the next six games. Akers got healthy, though, and the committee approach returned until the rookie proved to be the superior talent in Week 12. Akers piled up 645 rushing yards and 147 receiving yards through Los Angeles' final seven games, including the playoffs. Still, Henderson projects to have a role next season. Brown is a free agent, and even with Akers likely locked into a hefty workload, Henderson's too talented and athletic to be uninvolved in the offense.

JANUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why Darrell Henderson is bound to be more explosive in 2021 The LA Rams leaned heavily upon change-of-pace running back Darrell Henderson in 2020. Perhaps too heavily, as he had suffered a high ankle...

JANUARY 28, 2021 • RAMBLINFAN.COM

Rams rookie RB Akers heating up on way to chilly Green Bay

Cam Akers doesn't have much experience playing football in ice-cold temperatures like he's about to encounter in Green Bay with the Los Angeles Rams

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Whitworth hopes return will boost Rams' struggling offense

Andrew Whitworth put his surgically repaired knee through seven weeks of tough rehabilitation starting in mid-November

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams LB Leonard Floyd has abdominal pain, goes to hospital

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd has gone to a hospital after feeling abdominal pain shortly before practice

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams staggering to finish with multiple late-season woes

Until the past three weeks, the Los Angeles Rams had kept their season on a fairly calm, straight path during the wildest year in NFL history

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams, Cardinals reach crucial finale with QBs in spotlight

Sean McVay spent the final week of the regular season worrying about how to put together an offensive game plan for his slumping Los Angeles Rams without their leading passer, rush...

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: 2 Temple basketball games postponed due to virus

A positive COVID-19 test and ensuing contact tracing at Temple have postponed the Owls’ next two basketball games

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On injured reserve, as expected The Rams placed Henderson (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact As expected, Henderson will miss the regular-season finale and at least the first two rounds of the playoffs, assuming the Rams are able to qualify for the latter. In addition to Henderson hitting IR, the overall outlook for the offense has taken multiple hits, with Jared Goff requiring surgery on a broken and dislocated thumb Monday, Cam Akers tending to a high-ankle sprain of his own, and Cooper Kupp (undisclosed) landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday. In the case of the backfield, if Akers joins Henderson on the sideline Sunday versus the Cardinals, Malcolm Brown will lead L.A.'s backfield, with Xavier Jones and Raymond Calais potentially getting reps as well.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Arizona State men's basketball game postponed

COVID-19 issues in Arizona State’s men’s basketball program have led to the postponement of Thursday’s game at Washington State

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams to play Cardinals without Jared Goff, Darrell Henderson, perhaps Cam Akers Goff is out, Henderson is headed to IR and Akers only has a possibility of playing.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

McVay: Goff's thumb surgery successful, Henderson to IR, "possibility" for Akers to be back this week Rams head coach Sean McVay provides the latest on the statuses of quarterback Jared Goff, running backs Darrell Henderson Jr. and Cam Akers,...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • THERAMS.COM

Jared Goff to miss Rams' season finale after thumb surgery

Jared Goff will miss the Los Angeles Rams’ season finale against the Arizona Cardinals after undergoing surgery on his right thumb

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

IR expected Henderson suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's 20-9 loss to the Seahawks and is expected to be placed on injured reserve, Eric D. Williams of SI.com reports.

Impact Henderson logged 62 yards on 12 carries before exiting Sunday's loss. He now will miss the team's regular-season finale against the Cardinals, and it remains to be seen if he will be available for a potential postseason berth. Cam Akers (ankle) still could be available against Arizona, but if he isn't look for Malcolm Brown to see the majority of the work out of the backfield.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling offense puts LA Rams on brink of missing playoffs

The Los Angeles Rams’ sputtering offense is the biggest culprit in their slide from the top of the NFC West to the brink of missing the playoffs

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS