Rams Tight End Davis Allen Sidelined With Quad Soft-Tissue Injury

Overview

• Head coach Sean McVay confirmed Allen has a soft-tissue quad injury and will be out for an undefined period.
• The Rams say they will manage his recovery conservatively and will not rush him back to practice to lower the risk of recurrence.
• Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee and Terrance Ferguson will take on larger roles in camp while rookie Max Klare receives increased practice reps.
• Allen is entering his fourth season after being a 2023 fifth-round pick from Clemson and he caught 24 passes for 208 yards and three touchdowns last year when the Rams leaned on three-tight-end packages.
• Missing camp repetitions could delay Allen's early-season timing but gives Klare and other young tight ends a clearer path to earn snaps and build chemistry with quarterback Matthew Stafford.