What It Means:

Being placed on the injured reserve ends Henderson's 2021 regular season, but he'll be eligible to return in the playoffs if the Rams survive long enough. His absence opens up a massive opportunity for teammate Sony Michel, but also opens a window for Cam Akers (Achilles) to work back onto the field.

Henderson's 2021 campaign started off hot, but cooled off as the season progressed; he had all but ceded the starting job to Michel by Week 16. His 2021 season saw him rush the ball 149 times for 688 yards and 5 scores, while catching 29 of 40 targets for 196 yards and an additional 3 touchdowns.