Reinforcements could be on the way for the Los Angeles Rams. Aaron Donald has a chance to return this week against the Buffalo Bills, and Jaylen Watson could be back for that game, too.
Sean McVay told reporters that the team is “hopeful” Watson will be able to practice this week and play against the Bills next Monday night after dislocating his shoulder in the Rams’ Week 3 loss to the Broncos.
Watson missed Sunday’s win over the Eagles and was replaced by Josh Wallace in the starting lineup. Wallace certainly played well, but the Rams would love to have Watson back against a high-powered Bills offense.
While not a sure thing, Sean McVay said he's "hopeful" that CB Jaylen Watson (shoulder) might be able to practice this week. He suffered a dislocated
shoulder at the end of the first half of the Broncos game in Week 3.
— Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) October 5, 2026
The Rams signed Watson to a three-year, $51 million contract in free agency this offseason, making him their No. 2 cornerback opposite Trent McDuffie, just as he was in Kansas City. Watson had been playing well before getting hurt in Week 3, and his size will be useful against the 6-foot-4 Keon Coleman next week.
McVay isn't guaranteeing that Watson will play, but it's encouraging that there's at least a chance.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams hopeful that injured starting CB will return this week vs. Bills
