Rams' Noteboom, Higbee placed on injured reserve

• Published date: 12 February 2022
• Publication title: The China Post

Rams offensive tackle Joe Noteboom and tight end Tyler Higbee were placed on injured reserve on Friday.

The move was expected for Higbee, who hasn't practiced since being injured in the NFC title game. Noteboom practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday and Thursday, but was a non-participant on Friday.

There were no setbacks for running back Darrell Henderson and defensive linemen Sebastian Joseph-Day. Rams coach Sean McVay said both will be activated from IR.

'They'll be ready to go,' the coach added.

Friday's work was conducted under balmy, 82-degree conditions. The wind that was problematic earlier in the week, forcing McVay to move practice to the Rose Bowl on Thursday, was not a factor and barely noticeable.

'Nice!' McVay said. 'The weather cooperated with us. Everything is coming together at the right time.'

With the final hours leading up to the matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in the wind, McVay summed up the theme to his players.

'Do your last little preparation, but trust your preparation,' he said. 'Trust your process. Trust yourself and your teammates. Understand that we have a little time until kickoff. It's great to be a little excited about it, but just be in the moment.'

The Bengals ended their final practice with red-zone work.

For the majority of their final workout Friday at Drake Stadium on the campus of UCLA, the Bengals stayed inside the 20-yard line as Joe Burrow threw passes to his receivers and his tight ends. Then they tacked on some special teams work before finishing with a huddle at midfield.

'Just...