It won’t be long before Tyler Higbee is back on the field for the Los Angeles Rams. The veteran tight end has been sidelined since tearing his ACL and MCL in January’s playoff loss to the Detroit Lions but he’s nearing a return.
Sean McVay shared an encouraging update on Friday, telling reporters that Higbee is only “a couple weeks away” from returning from his knee injury. The Rams haven’t gotten much production from their trio of tight ends thus far, so Higbee being back at some point this season could provide a lift to the offense.
“He’s a couple of weeks away,” McVay said. “He looks great. He’s out here doing his thing and he’s leading in his own way. He has such a great way about himself, but I would say a couple weeks away for him.”
Higbee, 31, is currently on the PUP list and has been since training camp started. He can be activated at any time, but when he does return to the 53-man roster, the Rams will need to waive someone in order to make room.
That’s not something they’re thinking about right now, but it is good to know he’ll be back at some point this season.
Last year, Higbee caught 47 passes for 495 yards and two touchdowns, his fifth straight season with at least 40 catches, 490 yards and multiple touchdowns.
