Davante Adams injury update: Rams get bad news vs Bears; scary scenes for star WR

The Los Angeles Rams were dealt a potential setback late in their NFC Divisional Round matchup against the Chicago Bears

Updated on: Jan 19, 2026, 08:00:42 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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UPDATE: Adams returned to the game.

Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott (21) hits Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) in the head (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

The Los Angeles Rams were dealt a potential setback late in their NFC Divisional Round matchup against the Chicago Bears after wide receiver Davante Adams went down with an injury in the fourth quarter. The 33-year-old was removed from the game immediately after making his first reception of the contest.

Medical staff escorted him off the field and into the sideline medical tent for further evaluation, raising concerns about his availability for the remainder of the game.

Davante Adams injury update

The exact nature of the injury has not been confirmed, though the situation appeared serious enough for an immediate assessment. At this stage, it is unclear whether Adams will be able to return to action.

The Rams were leading 17-10 at the time of writing this story. The winner of the divisional game will face the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game.

Los Angeles Rams depth chart

Offense

Wide receiver: Davante Adams

Tight end: Colby Parkinson; Davis Allen; Terrance Ferguson

Left tackle: Alaric Jackson; D.J. Humphries; David Quessenberry

Left guard: Steve Avila; Justin Dedich

Center: Coleman Shelton; Beaux Limmer

Right guard: Kevin Dotson

Right tackle: Warren McClendon Jr.; David Quessenberry

Wide receiver: Jordan Whittington; Xavier Smith

Wide receiver: Puka Nacua; Konata Mumpfield

Quarterback: Matthew Stafford; Jimmy Garoppolo; Stetson Bennett IV

Running back: Kyren Williams; Blake Corum; Jarquez Hunter; Ronnie Rivers

Defense

Outside linebacker: Byron Young; Josaiah Stewart

Defensive end: Braden Fiske; Larrell Murchison

Nose tackle: Poona Ford; Ty Hamilton

Defensive end: Kobie Turner; Tyler Davis

Outside linebacker: Jared Verse; Desjuan Johnson

Inside linebacker: Omar Speights; Shaun Dolac

Inside linebacker: Nate Landman; Troy Reeder

Cornerback: Emmanuel Forbes Jr.; Ahkello Witherspoon; Josh Wallace

Safety: Kamren Kinchens

Safety: Kam Curl; Jaylen McCollough

Cornerback: Cobie Durant; Darious Williams

Special Teams

Punter: Ethan Evans

Kicker: Harrison Mevis

Holder: Ethan Evans

Long snapper: Jake McQuaide

Punt returner: Xavier Smith; Konata Mumpfield

Kick returner: Jordan Whittington; Ronnie Rivers

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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