To be ready for opener Coach Sean McVay expects Michel to be ready to go for Sunday's season opener against the Bears, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports. Impact In the wake of Cam Akers' Achilles tear and Raymond Calais suffering a mid-foot fracture, the Rams acquired Michel from the Patriots back on Aug. 25. Since then, undrafted rookie Xavier Jones also has suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, leaving Darrell Henderson, Michel and Jake Funk as the team's options at running back for Week 1. Henderson enters the season having dealt with a mild thumb sprain, so Michel has been afforded plenty of reps since he landed in L.A. Ultimately, though, Michel's role won't be fully formed until the Rams implement their game plan, starting Wednesday, per McVay.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE