The Los Angeles Rams received a mixed bag of injury updates Monday as they begin preparations for their next game, with Matthew Stafford dealing with right elbow soreness while Jaylen Watson and Trent McDuffie received encouraging updates following Sunday’s contest.
Stafford’s elbow is an important situation to monitor throughout the week, particularly with the veteran quarterback continuing to lead the Rams’ offense through the second half of the season. Meanwhile, the Rams received some positive
news regarding their secondary, as both Watson and McDuffie appear to be trending in the right direction after suffering injuries during Sunday’s game.
Terrance Ferguson also has a chance to return to practice this week, providing another potential boost to the Rams’ offensive personnel.
Sean McVay also announced that Myles Garrett (knee) would start his practice activation window (21 days).
Matthew Stafford (Elbow)
Stafford’s right elbow soreness will be one of the primary injury storylines to watch as the Rams begin their weekly preparation.
The veteran quarterback has been instrumental in keeping Los Angeles competitive, and any issue involving his throwing arm naturally deserves attention. The Rams will likely take a cautious approach with Stafford throughout the week, balancing the need to prepare for Sunday’s matchup with the importance of keeping their franchise quarterback healthy.
The extent of Stafford’s soreness and how it impacts his practice participation will be worth monitoring as the week progresses.
For now, the Rams will be hoping the issue remains manageable and does not become a significant obstacle heading into their next game.
Jaylen Watson (Shoulder) & Trent McDuffie (Back)
The Rams received more encouraging news regarding two key members of their secondary.
Watson, who suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday’s game, reported that his shoulder was feeling good when he came in for treatment Monday. That is an encouraging early development for a cornerback who has been an important part of the Rams’ defensive backfield.
McDuffie also received a positive update after dealing with his own injury during the game. The cornerback’s back was reportedly feeling better when he arrived for treatment Monday, giving the Rams reason to be optimistic about his availability moving forward.
Both players’ progress will be important to monitor throughout the week, especially as Los Angeles looks to maintain its defensive depth and consistency.
While Monday’s updates are encouraging, the Rams will still need to evaluate both players as they work toward returning to full health.
Terrance Ferguson (Ankle)
Another potential positive development involves rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson.
Head coach Sean McVay indicated that Ferguson has a chance to practice this week, opening the door for a possible return to the field after dealing with an injury.
Ferguson’s availability would give the Rams another option in their passing game and provide additional depth at tight end. His ability to get back onto the practice field would also be an important step toward potentially returning to game action.
The Rams will have to see how Ferguson responds to increased activity before determining whether he is ready to play.
