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Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson out for season after shoulder injury
Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson will miss the rest of the season after aggravating a shoulder injury in the team's Week 8 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Watson needs surgery because continuing to play could cause further damage.
Watson dislocated the shoulder in Week 3 and missed the next game, but he played in seven games this season, recording an interception and 24 tackles.
His absence is a setback for the Rams' defense, as he had allowed a 48.5% completion rate on passes targeted at his coverage, among the lowest for players with at least 30 targets.
The Rams have opened practice windows for Myles Garrett and Terrance Ferguson, who are returning from injured reserve; running back Ronnie Rivers has also entered the return window.
Garrett and Ferguson will take part in limited practice, and the team will assess how they respond before deciding on their return to play.
Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson will miss the rest of the season after coach Sean McVay said he needs shoulder surgery.
Watson aggravated a previous shoulder injury during the Rams’ Week 8 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
The team was told there was a high probability the shoulder could come out again and suffer further damage if he played.
Watson had an interception and 24 tackles in seven games this season.
- Who
- Jaylen Watson, a cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams.
- What
- He will miss the rest of the season to have shoulder surgery.
- When
- McVay announced the decision on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
- Where
- Los Angeles. Watson was injured during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Why
- The team was told there was a high probability the shoulder could come out again and suffer further damage.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Watson dislocated his shoulder.
Watson missed a game.
Watson aggravated the shoulder injury during the Rams’ victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
McVay said Watson would need surgery and miss the rest of the season.
- Games played
- 7
- Season statistics
- 1 interception and 24 tackles
- Contract
- 3 years, $51 million
- Injury
- Shoulder
- Initial injury
- Dislocated in Week 3
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Rams CB Jaylen Watson will have shoulder surgery and is out for the season, McVay said.
Rams will open window to return for TE Terrance Ferguson, who will practice today, McVay said.