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Rams lose Davante Adams for 6-10 weeks with ruptured hamstring

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Young, G. (2026, October 19). Rams lose Davante Adams for 6-10 weeks with ruptured hamstring. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/19/sports/rams-receiver-davante-adams-out-6-to-10-weeks-due-to-hamstring-injury/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-19 · by Grant Young

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams will miss six to ten weeks due to a ruptured hamstring, according to coach Sean McVay's announcement at Monday’s press conference. The injury occurred during the team's 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals when Adams cut sharply on a route and felt pain in his left knee. With Adams already having made 30 receptions for 480 yards and four touchdowns, this setback is particularly challenging for a struggling Rams team that currently holds a 2-4 record after an injury-riddled start to the season.
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The Los Angeles Rams suffered another significant blow when star wide receiver Davante Adams was sidelined with a ruptured hamstring during Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium, adding to an already difficult season for the team. The injury occurred in the final minutes of the game as Adams struggled to walk after an awkward movement on the field and did not return. On Monday, Rams head coach Sean McVay announced that Adams will be out for six to ten weeks, dealing a severe blow to the team's Super Bowl aspirations. With the Rams now at 2-4, this injury further compounds their struggles as other key players like star edge rusher Myles Garrett and tight end Puka Nacua are also currently sidelined with injuries. Adams had been one of the team’s top performers so far this season, recording 30 receptions for 480 yards and four touchdowns.

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“While both articles discuss Davante Adams' injury, they describe different aspects: Article A reports on the announcement and cause of the injury, while Article B discusses the team's response to it.”
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“The articles discuss different injuries and players (Davante Adams and Myles Garrett) despite both mentioning the Rams' issues following their loss to the Arizona Cardinals.”
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Star edge rusher Myles Garrett remains sidelined with a knee injury, Adams’ partner in crime Puka Nacua missed time with a hip issue earlier this year, and several other key Rams players suffered injuries in their loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
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🔮 On Monday, news broke that Rams star wide receiver Davante Adams suffered a ruptured hamstring, which will keep him sidelined for six to 10 weeks.
2026-10-19 · New York Post
Rams lose Davante Adams for 6-10 weeks with ruptured hamstring · assertive framing

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The Los Angeles Rams’ woes have gone from bad to worse. asserted
woes → go → worse
On Monday, news broke that Rams star wide receiver Davante Adams suffered a ruptured hamstring, which will keep him sidelined for six to 10 weeks. asserted
which → break → weeks
Rams head coach Sean McVay made the announcement, as The Post’s Michael Duarte captured during Monday’s press conference. asserted
Duarte → make → conference
The 33-year-old veteran got hurt on Los Angeles’ final possession in their 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. asserted
veteran → hurt → Cardinals
He cut hard on a passing route before grabbing at the back of his left knee, which caused him to hobble off the field. asserted
him → cut → field
Adams is just the most recent Rams star player to deal with an injury in this early portion of the season. asserted
Adams → deal → season
Star edge rusher Myles Garrett remains sidelined with a knee injury, Adams’ partner in crime Puka Nacua missed time with a hip issue earlier this year, and several other key Rams players suffered injuries in their loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. asserted
players → sideline → Sunday
Adams has 30 receptions for 480 yards and four touchdowns to this point in the season. asserted
Adams → have → season
This is the last thing that the now 2-4 Rams wanted to hear after what has been a brutal start to their campaign. asserted
what → want → campaign
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