Hughes recorded eight tackles during Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes was thrust into a large role after Tracy Walker went down with a possible Achilles injury. While he easily set a career high in the tackle department along the way, Hughes was also partly to blame for the miscommunication that led to Minnesota's game-winning touchdown in the final minute of the game. With opposing offenses likely to pick on Hughes if Walker is forced to miss time, Hughes could post sneaky IDP production for as long as he is needed for heavy snaps.

Hughes was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old missed the team's Week 15 win over the Seahawks while going through league protocols but he appears to be in line to return in Week 16 against the Vikings. Hughes has operated mostly as a special teams option this season, only logging defensive snaps in two out of the seven games he's played in this year.

Hughes was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes is vaccinated according to head coach Sean McVay, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports. Since Hughes is vaccinated he could return to the active roster as soon as Sunday against the Seahawks, if he were able to produce two negative COVID tests at least 24-hours apart. Fellow safeties Jordan Fuller and Terrell Burgess were also placed on the COVID list Tuesday, so depending on if Hughes can get clearance in time and who else misses, Hughes could be looking at a significant workload Sunday against the Seahawks.

Hughes was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes is ready for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. The undrafted rookie out of Fresno State has played just six defensive snaps all year, and he has two tackles on special-teams coverage.

Hughes (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old either tested positive for the virus or is a high-risk close contact of an infected individual. Hughes will be unavailable until he clears the NFL's COVID-19 protocols.

Hughes signed a contract with the Rams on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old served as an extra player from the practice squad and had one tackle Week 4, and he'll now join the roster in a longer-term capacity. Hughes went undrafted out of Fresno State in the spring and had seven interceptions over four collegiate seasons.