Rams, Saints Open Practice Windows for Injured Players

The Los Angeles Rams have opened the practice windows for offensive linemen Steve Avila and Jonah Jackson, both of whom have been sidelined by injuries since early in the season. Avila is recovering from a knee injury sustained in Week 1, while Jackson has been out due to a shoulder injury from Week 2. As the Rams prepare to face the Dolphins, head coach Sean McVay indicated that both players could potentially return by Week 10, though right tackle Rob Havenstein is unlikely to play due to an ankle injury. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints are undergoing significant changes after firing head coach Dennis Allen, with interim coach Darren Rizzi now at the helm. The Saints have also opened the practice window for safety Will Harris, who has been on injured reserve since Week 6 due to a hamstring injury, hoping to bolster a struggling secondary that has averaged 33.3 points allowed per game in his absence. Both teams are looking to strengthen their rosters as they head into crucial matchups in the coming week.