Rams' Robert Woods has torn ACL, misses remainder of 2021 season

Even the recent arrival of Odell Beckham Jr. hasn't stopped the Los Angeles Rams from getting some bad news, as wideout Robert Woods sustained a torn ACL in Friday's practice and will miss the remainder of the 2021 NFL season.

Woods' knee injury came while running a jet sweep and something felt awry while planting his foot, according to NFL Network's Peter Schrager reports.

Woods didn't realize he had seriously injured his knee, and he finished practice Friday before a post-workout examination revealed the ACL tear. Woods has been a model of durability in his nine-year NFL career, never missing more than three games in a season due to injury.

A new chance for Van Jefferson

After this unfortunate news, Wide receiver Van Jefferson is thought to be the one to fill Woods' position, just days after being relegated on the depth chart upon Beckham's arrival.

The injury occurred the same day Odell Beckham Jr. reported to the Rams' training complex and signed his contract. Beckham could join practice Saturday on his first full day with the Rams (7-2).

As a receiver, a blocker and an occasional jet-sweep runner, Woods is a vital component of the Rams' offense alongside NFL receiving leader Cooper Kupp and fellow starter Van Jefferson.

Woods is second on the roster with 45 catches for 556 yards and four touchdowns while also rushing eight times for 46 yards and another TD.

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