(LA) Offensive lineman Joe Noteboom and tight end Tyler Higbee have been added to the Los Angeles Rams’ injured reserve list two days before the Super Bowl.
Posted at 8:00 p.m.
This announcement was expected in the case of Higbee, who has yet to train since an injury sustained in the conference final. For Noteboom, however, he was seen on the pitch Wednesday and Thursday in a limited role, but he did not take part in the action on Friday.
In the case of running back Darrell Henderson and defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day, everything is going according to plan and their return to action will indeed take place on Sunday for the big night, Rams head coach Sean McVay has confirmed. .
“They will be ready to play,” McVay simply confirmed.
Friday’s practice took place in good weather, which allowed the team to make final preparations for the summit meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals.
“Adjust the last details, but trust your preparation, launched the coach to his troop. Trust yourself and your teammates. Remember that there is plenty of time before kickoff. It’s okay to be excited, but try to focus on the present moment. »
The Bengals in the pay zone
In the Bengals camp, we spent a good part of the training session doing repetitions in the paying zone.
The offense remained inside the 20-yard zone and the goals. Quarterback Joe Burrow practiced throwing passes to his receivers and tight ends. Then, we focused on certain aspects of the special teams before ending with a big huddle in the center of the field.
“We just try to keep our routine,” explained head coach Zac Taylor. This is the routine that our players know. We end up in the paying zone and then we wait about 50 hours before kickoff. Until then, it’s a matter of mental preparation. »
After two weeks spent multiplying team meetings and training to refine the game plan, Taylor is confident that his players are ready for the big meeting. According to him, the last two weeks have been among the best preparation times of the season for his team.
“I feel very good,” he said. I feel like the guys are focused on the right things. The only thing that really matters is winning this match and I think we come out of this preparation in an excellent position. »
What helps the coach’s confidence is also the health of his formation. Tight end CJ Uzomah has practiced for the second straight day and is scheduled to play Sunday. The rest of the roster is in good shape for the game.