Tyler Higbee, Rams and Sean McVay
After Tyler Higbee left the game against Minnesota due to injury, the rest of the Rams tight ends stepped up in his place
Tyler Higbee apparently doesn’t have time to bleed in the NFL playoffs. Rams coach Sean McVay said the Higbee is expected to play Sunday against Philadelphia despite suffering a chest injury that resulted in him spitting up blood and being hospitalized following Monday’s 27-9 wild-card win over the Vikings in Glendale,
Los Angeles Rams veteran tight end Tyler Higbee, who exited his club's 27-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night due to a chest injury, was taken to a local hospital, and after the win,
They did lose a key offensive player, however, with tight end Tyler Higbee exiting the matchup in the second quarter due to injury. Head coach Sean McVay confirmed to reporters after the Rams' 27-9 win that the former Super Bowl champion is in stable condition at an area hospital due to a chest issue.
Rams head coach Sean McVay had a positive update on tight end Tyler Higbee during his Tuesday news conference.
Rams tight end Tyler Higbee left the Rams' opening round win over the Vikings in the 2025 NFL Playoffs with a chest injury
Rams tight end Tyler Higbee had a limited practice as he works his way back from a chest injury. Higbee was transported to a hospital in Arizona during Monday night's game after spitting up blood. He was released in time to travel back to Los Angeles with the Rams and is expected to play Sunday,
Higbee (chest) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Sean McVay provided an update on Higbee after the Rams’ 27-9 win over the Vikings, telling reporters that the tight end is at a local hospital being treated. Added that Higbee is in stable condition and is expected to “be OK,” which is excellent news.
The Rams had lots of youth on a defense helmed by first-year coordinator Chris Shula, but have navigated the growing pains well thanks to his trust and flexibility.
With a short week of practice for their divisional round playoff game, the Rams must find a way to limit Saquon Barkley after his 255-yard outburst in Week 12