Whether it’s a guessing game or simply a waiting game, there’s fodder for those who believe this is the week for Todd Gurley’s NFL debut.
Gurley was not listed on the Rams’ injury report Wednesday.
The Rams’ first-round pick has been inactive for the first two games, and he was listed on the official injury report in each of the first two weeks. He’s still recovering from a torn ACL last November while playing at Georgia, and Rams coach Jeff Fisher has said the team’s lack of success in establishing the run game the last two weeks won’t speed up Gurley’s return.
“He’s getting closer,” Fisher said this week.
Gurley was cleared to return to practice last month, and he’s practiced over the last four weeks even when he hasn’t suited up for games. He said Wednesday he feels he’s ready for real action.
“It’s definitely getting there,” Gurley said Wednesday. “I know as far as my recovery from being tired, I definitely feel a lot better. I feel like I’ve been doing a great job of that. And getting those reps, it’s helping me a lot.”
