Rams Fear Torn ACL For TE Tyler Higbee

According to Adam Schefter, the Rams fear TE Tyler Higbee suffered a torn ACL in Sunday night’s playoff loss to the Lions. 

Higbee was hit low while jumping up for a pass. He’s having an MRI today to confirm the diagnosis. 

It’s an unfortunate blow for the veteran, as the standard recovery timeline for a torn ACL is nine to 12 months. 

Higbee, 31, was drafted by the Rams in the fourth round out of Western Kentucky in 2016. He signed a four-year $2.92 million rookie contract, including a $580,860 signing bonus.

Higbee was entering the final year of his deal when he signed a four-year, $29 million extension with the Rams. He was slated to make a base salary of $6.25 million in 2023 when he signed another three-year, $27 million extension. 

In 2023, Higbee appeared in 15 games for the Rams and caught 47 passes on 70 targets for 495 yards receiving and two touchdowns.