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Rams report: Team works outdoors on Friday, ready for Broncos' challenge
• By Joe Lyons
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/foot...cle_bf7743f5-2ef1-5feb-ad4a-fa11a29f40a0.html
After two days indoors, the Rams wrapped up their practice schedule with an outdoor workout at Rams Park on Friday.
The Rams (3-6) will take on the Denver Broncos (7-2) Sunday at noon at the Edward Jones Dome.
“It's clearly better for your legs to get on the grass. Three days indoors can take its toll over a period of time,'' Rams coach Jeff Fisher explained. “We had a great practice. It wasn't too windy, so we could throw the ball.
“They're excited, like they are every Friday. We had a good week of practice and we're excited to play. Understand that we have a big challenge on our hands, but they go into every game thinking we have a chance to win it.''
INJURY REPORT
Cornerback Marcus Roberson, who suffered an ankle injury in the Rams' road victory over San Francisco two weeks ago, has been ruled out of Sunday's game.
Others sitting out Friday's workout were linebacker Daren Bates (groin), defensive back Lamarcus Joyner (groin), wide receiver Damian Williams (hamstring) and defensive tackle Alex Carrington (quadriceps). Carrington is listed as questionable for Sunday while the rest are doubtful. Linebacker Will Herring (foot) was limited in practice Friday and is probable.
Also listed probable are starting middle linebacker James Laurinaitis (foot) and starting defensive end William Hayes (fibula). Both were full participants in Friday's workout.
With starting running back Ronnie Hillman out with a foot injury, the Broncos' Montee Ball could see some action Sunday in front of the hometown fans. Ball, who starred at Timberland High in Wentzville, has missed the last five games with a groin injury but has practiced this week and is listed probable for Sunday.
Hillman leads the Broncos with 378 rushing yards and has scored four touchdowns. Last week, second-year back C.J. Anderson enjoyed a career day when he rushed for 90 yards and added 73 receiving yards. It was his thrilling 51-yard catch and run for a touchdown late in the first half that helped the Broncos erase a 10-6 deficit and go on to a 41-17 rout of the Raiders in Oakland.
Ball, the team's second-round draft pick in 2013, ran for 559 yards with four touchdowns as a rookie. This season, he started three of the first four games, rushing for 172 yards and a touchdown with nine receptions for 62 yards.
Tight end Virgil Green (knee) did not practice and is doubtful for Sunday. The rest of the players on the Denver injury report _ tackle Ryan Clady (groin), tackle Paul Cornick (shoulder), guard Orlando Franklin (knee), safety Quinton Carter (knee), linebacker Steven Johnson (ankle) and running back Juwan Thompson (knee) _ practiced on Friday and are probable for Sunday.