Rams' Steve Avila: Unclear whether IR stint approaching
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Coach Sean McVay said Monday that the Rams haven't decided whether Avila will go to injured reserve with the hamstring injury he suffered during Sunday's game at Washington, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.
McVay said part of the decision whether to place Avila on IR will be influenced by concerns that the team could use up all of its eight injured reserve slots for players eligible to return later in the season. Either way, for as long as Avila remains sidelined, 2024 sixth rounder Beaux Limmer projects to fill in at left guard.
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Rams' Steve Avila: Done for remainder of Week 9
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Avila (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.
Avila dealt with a hamstring issue throughout the week and apparently aggravated the injury in the first half Sunday. Now that he's been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday, Beaux Limmer is slated to finish the contest at left guard.
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Rams' Steve Avila: Exits with hamstring issue Week 9
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Avila (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against Washington.
Avila departed in the second quarter and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. He was on the injury report this week due to a hamstring injury, so he may have aggravated the same issue. Beaux Limmer has taken over for Avila at left guard.
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Rams' Steve Avila: Set to return to action
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Avila (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's contest against the Colts, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Avila is slated to return to action after missing the team's last two contests due to a sprained ankle that he suffered in Week 1 against the Texans. The 26-year-old will return to his starting role at left guard versus Indianapolis in Week 4.
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Rams' Steve Avila: Won't play Week 3
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Avila (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Avila sprained his ankle during the Rams' Week 1 win over the Texans. He hasn't been able to practice since and will observe Sunday's contest in street cloths. Justin Dedich started at left guard in the Rams' Week 2 victory over the Titans and will reprise that role against the Eagles due to Avila's injury.
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Rams' Steve Avila: Considered week-to-week
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Rams head coach Sean McVay deemed Avila (ankle) "week-to-week" Monday, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Avila suffered a sprained ankle Week 1 against Houston and wasn't able to suit up Week 2. He's said to be making progress, but he's very iffy to return to action next Sunday against Philadelphia. If Avila can't play in that contest, Justin Dedich will likely start again at left guard.
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Rams' Steve Avila: Won't suit up Week 2
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Avila (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's tilt against Tennessee.
Avila's absence was expected, as he was deemed doubtful heading into the weekend after missing every practice this week. Beaux Limmer is likely to start at left guard for the Rams in Avila's stead.
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Rams' Steve Avila: Misses practice Wednesday
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Avila (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Avila suffered a sprained ankle in the team's 14-9 win over the Texans in Week 1, and he has now opened the week of practice on the sidelines. The offensive guard will have two more chances to return to practice this week before Sunday's matchup with the Titans. If Avila does end up missing Week 2, Justin Dedich is the top candidate to start at left guard in his place.
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Rams' Steve Avila: Dealing with ankle sprain
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Avila suffered a sprained ankle during Sunday's win over the Texans, Wyatt Miller of the Rams' official site reports.
Avila is now considered to be week-to-week after having exited Sunday's matchup in the second quarter before returning in the fourth quarter. Head coach Sean McVay said there's a chance Avila could be ready for the team's Week 2 matchup versus the Titans and will know more about his status following Wednesday's projected workloads. If Avila ends up being unable to play, Justin Dedich will likely start at left guard in his place.
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Rams' Steve Avila: Possibly on track for IR
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Rams head coach Sean McVay said Monday that Avila (knee) is a candidate for injured reserve, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Avila was diagnosed with an MCL sprain after exiting Sunday's 26-20 overtime loss to the Lions, an injury that typically entails a multi-week recovery. If Avila winds up on IR, the Rams would likely turn to Jonah Jackson at left guard.
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Rams' Steve Avila: Suffers MCL sprain
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Avila sustained an MCL sprain during Sunday's 26-20 overtime loss to the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Rapoport relays that Avila will undergo further testing Monday to determine the severity of his MCL sprain. Assuming Avila ends up missing time due to the injury, Jonah Jackson would likely slide over from center to start at left guard.
