THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Sony Michel's recent emergence as the Los Angeles Rams' go-to running back comes with fortuitous timing after coach Sean McVay said Monday that running back Darrell Henderson Jr. will be placed on injured reserve because of a right MCL sprain.
Henderson, who recently has dealt with a quadriceps issue and also spent time on the reserve/COVID-19 list, suffered the injury at the end of a 17-yard carry in the fourth quarter of a 30-23 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday that clinched the Rams' fourth playoff berth in five seasons and moved them into first place in the NFC West with two games remaining in the regular season.