Rams Have Faith In Darrell Henderson Jr.
3 years agoThe Los Angeles Rams don't have any immediate plans to pursue a free-agent running back now that Cam Akers (Achilles) is out for the entire 2021 season. The Rams believe in Darrell Henderson Jr., have high hopes for last year's undrafted free-agent running back Xavier Jones and also drafted Jake Funk in the seventh round this year. This stance could certainly change if the team isn't happy with Henderson or their other options in training camp and the preseason. Regardless, Henderson's fantasy value will skyrocket with the injury to Akers, as he'll now become an RB2 target with potential RB1 upside in LA's rising offense with Matthew Stafford under center. In 15 games (11 starts) in 2020, Henderson had 624 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 138 carries, while adding 16 catches for 159 yards and an additional score.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter