In a thrilling wild-card playoff finale, the Los Angeles Rams decisively defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-9. However, the victory was overshadowed by the injury of key tight end Tyler Higbee, who left the game in the second quarter. Rams head coach Sean McVay informed the media that Higbee was in stable condition at a local hospital after experiencing a concerning chest issue.
On Tuesday, McVay provided an update, revealing that Higbee had been hospitalized after coughing up blood. Notably, he has since returned to Los Angeles and is expected to participate in the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
During the playoff match, Higbee was instrumental, leading the Rams with five receptions for 58 yards before his exit. Initially marked as questionable to return, he was later ruled out after being downgraded in the third quarter.
This recent playoff appearance marks only Higbee’s fourth game of the 2024 season, having previously suffered a significant knee injury (torn ACL and MCL) during last year’s wild-card game against the Detroit Lions. Despite these challenges, he had a standout season in 2021, recording a career-high five touchdown catches while helping the Rams secure their Super Bowl title.
This hopeful update on Higbee’s condition brings relief to Rams fans as the team prepares for a critical matchup against the Eagles, highlighting the resilience of the players amid adversity.