Rams coach Sean McVay says that RB Darrell Henderson has a rib cartilage injury.

Related players: Sony Michel, Jake Funk

The tweet went on to say the team has hope and optimism for him to play Week 3, and will be checking in again Friday. The Rams host the Bucs in a late afternoon game. Michel would likely get a bulk of the work if Henderson can't go. He carried 10 times for 46 yards last week.

After Michel only saw 3 snaps in Week 1's opener, McVay built up Darrell Henderson's role instead of addressing the questions about Michel seeing a bigger role in Week 2. "Darrell's going to start the game," McVay stated. "[He's] a guy that's done a really nice job and I was really pleased with how he got stronger as the game went on," he added.

Look for Henderson to handle a majority of the work out of the backfield for the Rams. Despite skepticism in the summer it looks as if McVay wants to give him a chance to prove he can stay healthy, an issue he has struggled with early in his career.

Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters Friday that RB Darrell Henderson will start and lead the team in carries. Sony Michel may see more snaps but McVay wants to "get him (Henderson) into the flow of the game after he had few opportunities in the first half of the season opener."

No surprise that Henderson will lead the team in carries as they decide how to proceed with him and Michel going forward. A strong performance Week 2 will keep Henderson in the driver's seat for at least one more week.

Xavier Jones (ankle) was waived/injured by the Rams on Tuesday, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

The Rams backfield has been beset by injuries this summer, with Cam Akers (Achills) and Raymond Calais (foot) already on IR and Jones set to join them.

Related players: Darrell Henderson, Sony Michel, Jake Funk

Assuming Jones clears waivers, he will have a chance to return at some point this season once his left ankle is healthy. For now, Los Angeles will rely on Henderson (thumb), Sony Michel and Jake Funk at running back.

According to Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, running back Darrell Henderson will still have a big role despite the addition of veteran running back Sony Michel.

McVay offered that the team wanted to bring someone in with big-time game experience when referring to the addition of Sony Michel before adding that "Darrell’s still going to have a very big role. Doesn’t really change the outlook for him." While the addition of Michel certainly dampens the excitement for the talented Memphis product, Henderson was always likely to be involved in some sort of committee with Jake Funk and/or Xavier Jones. Now that Michel is on the roster, the goal will be for the two backs to form a 1-2 punch. Henderson remains a solid RB2 target and is currently our RB3. Michel got a value boost with the move to Los Angeles and is currently our RB44.

Patriots are trading RB Sony Michel to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for two late-round conditional draft picks, per sources.

New England gets back two picks, the Rams get needed talent and depth at running back.

Sony Michel joins a backfield lead by Darrell Henderson, and will be fighting for a roster spot and work with Xavier Jones, Jake Funk and Otis Anderson. This is a fresh start for Michel who hasn't seemed to reach his potential in his three years in New England.

Rex Burkhead was running well this season and looked to be in the discussion for the Patriots’ most effective back. However, that all came to an end Sunday when he suffered a season-ending knee injury that may end his time in New England.

Related players: Damien Harris, James White, Sony Michel

Burkhead will be a 30-year-old unrestricted free agent and may not be in the plans for the Patriots moving forward. Harris, White and Michel, who didn't play in Week 11 but was activated, will lead the way at RB. It could continue to be a cloudy situation when it comes to the New England running backs especially if Michel is activated for Week 12.