It’s beginning to look like the Los Angeles Rams could be without Tyler Higbee in Super Bowl LVI. The tight end suffered an MCL sprain in the conference championship and didn’t practice at all last week.
He would’ve been doubtful to play if the Rams had a game yesterday, and that designation may carry into the Super Bowl. Sean McVay told reporters Monday night that he doesn’t think Higbee will practice this week and the team is taking it day by day with him.
He wouldn’t rule out Higbee for the game, but it’s not looking good for the Rams’ starting tight end.
Not an encouraging update from Rams coach Sean McVay on starting TE Tyler Higbee's chances of playing in SB LVI. Asked if Higbee will be able to practice at all in the coming days, McVay said, "I don't think so. We'll see …" Higbee sprained his MCL in the NFC title game.
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If Higbee can’t play, it’ll be Kendall Blanton stepping in for him at tight end once again. Blanton caught five passes for 57 yards in the NFC Championship and scored a touchdown in the divisional round, so he’s gained some valuable experience this postseason.
However, the Rams would love to have their starting tight end on the field this Sunday in the biggest game of the year.
