Rams expect TE Tyler Higbee to make his 2024 debut in Week 16

Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) is expected to make his 2024 debut next week against the Jets, coach Sean McVay said Friday.

"We haven't made that move official, but all things that have gone on over the last couple weeks, we've kind of had the expectation and the anticipation that that will be something that would be a move that we anticipate making," McVay said, via a transcript from the team. "Now none of it's been finalized yet, but with the progress that he's made over the last couple weeks, the way that he's looked in practice, do expect him to be ready to go against the Jets. But don't want to put 100 percent stamp on that, but that is the plan."

Higbee has not played this season after tearing his MCL and ACL in the 2023 postseason. He remains on the reserve/physically unable to perform list but returned to practice Nov. 27.

McVay also said outside linebacker Nick Hampton tore his pec against the 49ers last night and will require season-ending surgery.