Sean McVay says the team is still optimistic about Darrell Henderson’s progress (hamstring) - adds that team will be asking a lot of Cam Akers right away this season.

Related players: Malcolm Brown

It sounds like if Henderson can't go, the team is going to at least rely on Akers to split the workload with Brown. But it's possible they give more to Akers who has looked good in camp so far this season. Akers seems like a nice backup plan for owners who have both players. The Rams play the Cowboys on Sunday night so this could get messy if Henderson is headed to a game-time decision.

Fastest poaching in NFL history? The Rams are signing rookie RB Raymond Calais to their 53-man roster off Tampa Bay’s practice squad, per source.

Related players: Darrell Henderson, Malcolm Brown, Cam Akers

It could mean Henderson won't be ready for the start of the season. The Rams play on Sunday night in Week 1, leaving Henderson owners likely having to come up with a backup plan. If Henderson isn't ready, Brown and Akers would be expected to split the workload. Henderson is dealing with what is said to be a minor hamstring issue.

Update on RB Darrell Henderson (hamstring): McVay says the second year RB is heading is a positive direction. Henderson was running a couple of routes after practice today. But no word on whether he will be available for SNF against Dallas.

Related players: Cam Akers, Malcolm Brown

Unfortunately for owners this is the Sunday night game, so a backup plan will be needed already. It's likely Akers and Brown split the workload making neither back all that safe of an option.

The Rams are not ruling out running back Darrell Henderson for Week One despite his balky hamstring. Sean McVay called Henderson day to day, per Stu Jackson of the team website.

Related players: Malcolm Brown, Cam Akers

But while Henderson is “making progress,” McVay said they don’t want to rush him back given how tricky soft tissue injuries can be. Henderson’s rehab over the next week will determine his status for the opener, the story said.

Darrell Henderson is dealing with a hamstring injury that he suffered during Saturday’s practice at SoFi Stadium. On Sunday, head coach Sean McVay said that the injury was “mild” and that the team is keeping fingers crossed about Henderson’s availability for the opener.

“We’ll be hopeful that he’ll end up being able to get back and it won’t affect his availability for the Dallas game,” McVay said, via Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times.

Related players: Malcolm Brown, Cam Akers

The Rams plan to employ a committee of running backs this season, the story added, but it was Henderson who was looking pretty good through camp this point. If Henderson can't go, most seem to think it opens the door for Akers to get more carries. We think Akers is the back to own for the long haul but Henderson and Brown could be bigger factors early on. It's obviously something to watch as we get closer to the season.

According to Eric Williams of SI.com, running back Darrell Henderson Jr. suffered a soft tissue injury, and Sean McVay did not release any specifics when it comes to his return timetable.

Related players: Malcolm Brown, Cam Akers

This opens the door for Akers, who Los Angeles selected in the second round of the 2020 Draft. Brown would also get a bump up if Henderson misses time. It's unfortunate timing for Henderson as he was standing out in camp up to that point. Akers is considered a workhorse back, but the story also said McVay claims he's in no rush to tab a feature back, and that he would like to adopt the 49ers' strategy when it comes to running backs. We have Akers ranked 24th on our list and the Ram RB to own this season.

After a virtual offseason program, then a training camp acclimation period over the last two weeks, the Rams open practices Tuesday. The running back situation, which includes an open competition and schematic change, will be under the microscope.

Related players: Cam Akers, Malcolm Brown, Darrell Henderson

The story said it seems unlikely Akers comes in and wins the job, but he'll likely get most of the attention during camp. He could appear in a wildcat package, the coach said. That means it could come down to Brown and Henderson for the starting job, at least to start the season. But according to the story, all three backs could have roles. We rank Akers as the back to own, at least for the long term.

A sixth-year pro, Malcolm Brown provides experience and is dependable -- he rushed for a career-high five touchdowns last season. But expect the young backs to be featured after the Rams recently invested in them with early draft picks.

Related players: Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson, John Kelly

The Rams traded up to get Henderson last year, but he only played on 8% of the snaps in 2019. Akers was a second round pick back in April, so it makes sense one of these two takes over at some point. The writer feels Akers should be a presence between the tackles but missing offseason workouts because of the pandemic could hurt him, perhaps at least to start the season. We rank Akers the highest among the Ram backs.