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Rams Designate Tyler Higbee to Return, Opening 21-Day Window Before Playoffs

The veteran tight end enters a 21-day evaluation window that could set up a postseason return.

Nov 16, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) celebrates with tight end Tyler Higbee (89) after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Rams tight end Tyler Higbee – who has missed the past five games with an ankle sprain – is not a lock to play in Sunday’s regular-season finale, but Coach Sean McVay definitely expects to have him available for the postseason. (AP Photo/Samantha Chow)

Overview

  • Los Angeles officially listed Tyler Higbee as returned to practice on December 31, starting his 21-day clock to be activated from injured reserve.
  • Sean McVay said Higbee’s availability for Week 18 at Arizona is undecided and will depend on how he responds in practice after the walk-through start to the week.
  • The Rams have until January 21 to add Higbee to the 53-man roster or leave him on injured reserve for the rest of the season.
  • With Higbee out since a Week 11 ankle injury, the offense leaned on Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen and rookie Terrance Ferguson in frequent three-tight-end sets, and his return would change that rotation.
  • Los Angeles is 11-5 and sixth in the NFC after consecutive losses, plans to open safety Quentin Lake’s practice window, and views Davante Adams as unlikely for Week 18 with the aim of having him ready for the playoffs.