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Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson will miss the remainder of the 2026 season to undergo surgery on an injured shoulder.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson will miss the remainder of the 2026 season to undergo surgery on his shoulder, according to an announcement by head coach Sean McVay during a Wednesday press conference.
Watson's injury timeline began in Week 3 when he originally dislocated his shoulder. Since that injury, he has managed to play in all but one game. However, he has exited multiple games after aggravating the injury, most recently during the team's game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
McVay stated that while he had previously hoped Watson could continue playing while wearing a brace on his shoulder, the player now requires surgery. Regarding the decision, McVay said, “It’s the right thing to do for him, even though it sucks because he’s been a real bright spot for us,” via reg Beacham of the Associated Press.
Watson joined the Rams as a free agent during the offseason, signing a three-year, $51 million contract. Before joining Los Angeles, Watson played for Kansas City, where he was teammates with Trent McDuffie. The two players won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs and remained teammates after the Rams acquired McDuffie in a trade.
In seven games played during the 2026 season, Watson recorded the following statistics:
Over his 60 career games with Kansas City and Los Angeles, Watson has tallied 33 passes defensed and four interceptions.
With Watson sidelined for the rest of the year, the Rams will see changes to their defensive backfield. Josh Wallace will once again replace Watson in the starting lineup. Additionally, Emmanuel Forbes Jr. is expected to take on a larger role at the cornerback position.
The loss of Watson removes a starting cornerback from the Rams' roster for the remainder of the season, following a season in which he appeared in seven games.
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