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Rams offense in crisis, 49ers eye Super Bowl push — NFC West roundup
No games in the NFC West on Thursday, but plenty of movement: the Rams lose Davante Adams to IR and eye receiver help as the 49ers stay in the Super Bowl spotlight.
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There were no NFC West games on Thursday, but the division still delivered plenty of storylines: the Los Angeles Rams absorbed another major blow on offense while the San Francisco 49ers tightened their grip on contender status.
Rams: Adams to IR, receiver trade chatter heats up
According to Pro Football Rumors, the Rams have placed Davante Adams on injured reserve, where he joins Myles Garrett and Kobie Turner. The future Hall of Famer intends to undergo surgery to speed up his recovery, leaving Los Angeles without a premier weapon for multiple weeks as the team sits at 2-4 after yet another last-second loss.
Pro Football Rumors adds that the Rams are expected to explore the trade market for wide receiver help. CBS Sports likewise lays out a group of receivers the team should target via trade in the wake of Adams’ injury. In its latest mailbag, Pro Football Rumors also includes the Rams in a broader look at potential trade scenarios around the league.
The depth issues extend beyond wideout. Pro Football Rumors notes that tight end Terrance Ferguson, already on IR, is not close to returning. With multiple pass-catchers sidelined, Puka Nacua — already heavily featured early this season — is set to remain the focal point of the passing attack.
Seahawks get Zach Charbonnet back for Week 7
In Seattle, the news is more positive. Pro Football Rumors reports that the Seahawks activated running back Zach Charbonnet from the reserve/PUP list, returning him to the 53-man roster. His presence is expected to give the run game a lift in Week 7 as the 3-3 Seahawks prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs. To make room, the team placed tight end Elijah Arroyo on IR.
49ers in Super Bowl spotlight; Cardinals tweak practice squad
At 6-0 atop the division, the San Francisco 49ers are firmly in the national spotlight. CBS Sports asks whether the Kansas City Chiefs and 49ers are on a collision course for a third Super Bowl meeting, after their 2020 and 2024 matchups, while outlining other teams capable of derailing that scenario. In another piece, CBS Sports puts San Francisco on upset alert in Week 7, wondering if the Atlanta Falcons could spring a surprise.
Lower in the standings, the 2-4 Arizona Cardinals made a small roster move. Pro Football Rumors reports that Arizona signed tight end Shawn Bowman to the practice squad and released offensive lineman Austin Deculus.