Rams place star RB Darrell Henderson on reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of pivotal 'MNF' game vs. Cardinals

The Los Angeles Rams will be without their starting running back again in Week 14. Darrell Henderson is now on the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list, per a team announcement.

Henderson missed Los Angeles’ Week 13 contest because of a thigh injury, leading to a 121-yard Sony Michel performance. The Rams will again need to rely on their veteran backup for their pivotal Monday rematch against the Cardinals.

Bumped up to a clear-cut starting role after Cam Akers‘ July Achilles tear, Henderson has missed two games due to injury this season. This will mark another hurdle for the third-year back. In just 10 games, Henderson has already established a new career-high in scrimmage yards (820) and has scored eight touchdowns.

Michel arrived via trade following the Akers injury. The injury-prone former first-rounder has avoided the knee trouble that plagued his Patriots career, playing in all 12 Rams games this season. The fourth-year back delivered a season-best outing against the Jaguars, totaling 24 carries for 121 yards and a touchdown. The Rams, who endured a blowout loss to the Cardinals in Week 4, will need Michel to come through again this week.

Los Angeles also placed cornerback Robert Rochell on injured reserve. A five-game starter, the rookie fourth-rounder has played 31% of the Rams’ defensive snaps this season.