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Davante Adams sidelined with ruptured hamstring

Outlets agree that wide receiver Davante Adams will miss up to 10 weeks due to a ruptured hamstring, adding to multiple injuries for the Rams.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 20, 2026 · 3 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • Davante Adams is expected to miss six to 10 weeks after suffering a ruptured hamstring.13
  • Rams head coach Sean McVay announced the wide receiver's injury.12
  • The team confirmed Adams was one of several injured players on Monday.23

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams will miss six to 10 weeks with a ruptured hamstring.13

Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed the injury status.12

The announcement came on Monday alongside multiple other injury updates for the team.23

Where sources agree

  • Davante Adams ruptured a hamstring3 of 3
  • Adams faces up to 10 weeks on the sideline3 of 3
  • Sean McVay announced the injury2 of 3
  • Rams confirmed multiple injuries on Monday2 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1ESPNBanged-up Rams lose star WR Adams for 6-10 weeks, McVay says ↗
  2. 2Yahoo SportsAdams facing long injury layoff as Rams' problems deepen ↗
  3. 3CBS SportsFrom bad to worse for Rams: Davante Adams to miss 6-10 weeks with ruptured hamstring ↗

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