Rams insider reveals unexpected answer to team’s WR problem

Nypost · Aug 19, 2026 · 730 words · By Ryan Anderson

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What to know about Rams insider reveals unexpected answer to team’s WR problem

The Los Angeles Rams’ perceived WR3 problem may not be much of a concern inside the building.

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What happened

The Los Angeles Rams’ perceived WR3 problem may not be much of a concern inside the building.

Why it matters

According to California Post senior sports reporter Michael Duarte, the Rams are expected to use a committee when it comes to that role behind star receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.

Common ground

Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington and Xavier Smith are expected to get snaps at the WR3 position this season.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

Follow-up questions

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Evans measured just under 6-5 and 231 pounds in 2014?
What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 16 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Evans measured just under 6-5 and 231 pounds in 2014.”

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No evidence was provided regarding Mike Evans' measurements in 2014.

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Claim 2: “Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington and Xavier Smith are expected to get snaps at the WR3 position this season.”

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Two independent web sources explicitly name Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington, and Xavier Smith as players expected to compete for or get snaps at the WR3 position.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Los Angeles Rams' 88th in the National Football League (NFL), their 89th overall, 59th in the Greater Los Angeles Area, sixth playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and their…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Los_Angeles_Rams_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season is the Los Angeles Rams' 89th in the National Football League (NFL), their 90th overall, 60th in the Greater Los Angeles Area, seventh playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and thei…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Rams compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Confer…
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Claim 3: “Evans ran the 40-yard dash in 4.53 seconds, only one-tenth faster than Ferguson’s 4.63.”

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Claim 4: “He ran 169 routes and handled 163 run-blocking assignments but remained in pass protection only twice.”

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Claim 5: “Ferguson caught five for 144 yards and finished the season with 11 receptions for 231 yards and three touchdowns.”

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Claim 6: “the Rams have four tight ends on their depth chart including veteran Tyler Higbee, a trusted route runner, Davis Allen and Terrance Ferguson.”

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Multiple sources list Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and Terrance Ferguson on the depth chart, and other sources include Colby Parkinson, confirming a group of four tight ends.

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web search NEUTRAL — But the Rams have four tight ends on their depth chart including veteran Tyler Higbee, a trusted route runner, Davis Allen and Terrance Ferguson. Through the first month of training camp, Ferguson has…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/sports/rams-insider-predicts-t…

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web search NEUTRAL — Terrance Ferguson Down Depth Chart. GettyLos Angeles Rams rookie Terrance Ferguson chose a uniform number that holds special meaning to him. Ferguson has some ground to make up if he wants to see the …
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/los-angeles-rams/ferguson-pivot…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Rams released their first depth chart of the 2025 NFL season as there were some surprises. Here's five observations about where the roster stands.Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and Colby P…
https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/los-angeles-sean-mcvay-tutu…

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Claim 7: “the Rams are expected to use a committee when it comes to that role behind star receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.”

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Multiple web sources confirm that the Rams have difficulty filling the WR3 role behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams and are looking at various options (a committee/competition).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 season was the Green Bay Packers' 103rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 105th overall, their sixth under the leadership of general manager Brian Gutekunst and their fifth under h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Green_Bay_Packers_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 season was the Green Bay Packers 104th in the National Football League (NFL), their 106th overall, their seventh under the leadership of general manager Brian Gutekunst and their sixth under …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season is the Green Bay Packers' 106th in the National Football League (NFL), their ninth under general manager Brian Gutekunst and their eighth under head coach Matt LaFleur. They will attem…
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Claim 8: “It was actually tight end Colby Parkinson who finished third on the team last season in total receptions (43), targets (56), yards (408) and touchdowns (8).”

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Three independent sources confirm Colby Parkinson's stats from last season: 43 receptions, 408 yards, and 8 touchdowns.

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web search NEUTRAL — It was actually tight end Colby Parkinson who finished third on the team last season in total receptions (43), targets (56), yards (408) and touchdowns (8). Parkinson became a preferred target behind …
https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/sports/rams-insider-predicts-t…

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web search NEUTRAL — Parkinson finished with career highs of 43 receptions, 408 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. The Rams later called it a “career year”, and his eight touchdown catches set a single-season franchise…
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/los-angeles-rams/rams-colby-par…

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web search NEUTRAL — Colby Parkinson could be on the chopping block this offseason. Parkinson is coming off a breakout sixth season, setting career highs with 43 receptions for 408 yards and eight touchdowns across 15 reg…
https://gridironheroics.com/los-angeles-rams-could-move-colb…

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Claim 9: “His 21 yards per reception led all NFL tight ends.”

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Claim 10: “the offense found greater success with 13 personnel, featuring three tight ends and one receiver.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of weather reports about thunderstorms in British Columbia, which are completely irrelevant to the Rams' offensive personnel.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 season was the Los Angeles Rams' 85th in the National Football League (NFL), their 86th overall, their 56th in the Greater Los Angeles Area, the third playing their home games at SoFi Stadium…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team that plays and competes in the National Football League (NFL). The Rams franchise was founded in 1936 as the Cleveland Rams in the short-…
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Claim 11: “He also produced six catches covering at least 25 yards, the most by a Rams rookie tight end in 35 years.”

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Claim 12: “He enters his sophomore season after getting drafted in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft from Oregon.”

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Wikipedia and multiple news reports confirm Terrance Ferguson was drafted in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft from Oregon.

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web search NEUTRAL — Terrance Ferguson (born March 7, 2003) is an American professional football tight end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrance_Ferguson_(American_fo…

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web search NEUTRAL — – After trading out of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Rams finally made their first selection on Friday, taking Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson in the second round with the 46th overall…
https://www.therams.com/news/terrance-ferguson-nfl-draft-tig…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Rams selected tight end Terrance Ferguson in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Ferguson has not been involved too much in the passing game so far this season, but had his biggest…
https://www.si.com/college/oregon/football/oregon-ducks-terr…

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Claim 13: “Mumpfield is slated as the backup to Adams in case of injury on the outside, and Whittington would be the backup to Nacua on the inside/outside role.”

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One source explicitly states Jordan Whittington is Puka Nacua's backup. However, another source states that none of the group (including Mumpfield and Whittington) has separated itself statistically, contradicting the idea of fixed 'slated' backup roles.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NFL draft was the 90th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The draft was held at Lambeau Field and its adjacent Titletown District in…
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Claim 14: “His 13 targets traveling at least 20 yards downfield ranked third on the Rams behind Nacua and Adams.”

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Claim 15: “Ferguson measured 6-foot-5 and 247 pounds at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.”

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No evidence was provided regarding Terrance Ferguson's specific measurements at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

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Claim 16: “Los Angeles began last season primarily using 11 personnel — one running back, one tight end and three receivers.”

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Only one web search result mentions the specific use of '11 personnel' at the start of last season; other results are generic team information.

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