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Rams get mixed bag update on Jaylen Watson after scary shoulder injury

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Duarte, M. (2026, September 28). Rams get mixed bag update on Jaylen Watson after scary shoulder injury. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/28/sports/rams-jaylen-watson-out-extended-time-dislocated-shoulder-sean-mcvay-reveals/

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Los Angeles Rams starting cornerback Jaylen Watson will miss multiple games after dislocating his right shoulder during Sunday night's loss to the Denver Broncos. Although he won't be placed on injured reserve, which would require a minimum of four-game absence, there is no specific return date yet. Fellow player Trent McDuffie plans to support Watson during rehabilitation and believes he will recover this season. The Rams also face uncertainty with tight end Colby Parkinson due to a shoulder injury and cornerback Terrance Ferguson who is doubtful because of an ankle injury for their upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Written by AI on 2026-09-29, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Jaylen Watson, a key cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams, suffered a dislocated right shoulder during Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. The injury occurred just before halftime, putting an immediate strain on the rebuilt secondary that had been performing well in the first half. Although initial reports were concerning, coach Sean McVay announced Monday that Watson will miss multiple games but does not require placement on injured reserve. This means he could potentially return within four to six weeks if his shoulder heals without surgery. The injury compounds issues for the Rams, who are also dealing with absent tight ends Terrance Ferguson and Colby Parkinson, along with wide receiver Puka Nacua's ongoing absence due to hip and groin injuries.

Written for “Rams Injury Updates” on 2026-10-31, grounded in this article and the 2 other(s) covering the same event.

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The Los Angeles Rams avoided the worst-case scenario with starting cornerback Jaylen Watson, but they are still going to be without him for an extended period of time. asserted

they → avoid → time

Rams head coach Sean McVay revealed Monday that Watson suffered a dislocated right shoulder late in the first half of Sunday night’s 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos and will miss multiple games. asserted

Watson → reveal → games

There was at least one encouraging wrinkle: Los Angeles does not plan to place Watson on injured reserve, which would require him to miss a minimum of four games. asserted

him → be → games

McVay also indicated Watson has suffered a similar injury before. asserted

Watson → indicate → injury

Watson was carted to the locker room Sunday after getting his right arm tangled while defending a Broncos receiver. asserted

arm → cart → receiver

He later emerged with his arm in a sling. asserted

arm → emerge → sling

Medical research has found football players can sometimes return from a nonsurgically treated shoulder dislocation in roughly four to six weeks, although recovery varies significantly based on the severity, stability and history of the injured shoulder. asserted

recovery → find → shoulder

Trent McDuffie, Watson’s former Kansas City Chiefs teammate and now his partner in the Rams secondary, plans to make sure Watson doesn’t disappear into the lonely grind of rehabilitation. asserted

Watson → plan → rehabilitation

McDuffie said he’ll invite Watson over for dinner and keep him connected to the locker room. asserted

he → say → room

“We know he’s going to come back this season,” McDuffie said. asserted

McDuffie → know → ?

The Rams’ injury list didn’t stop there. asserted

list → stop → ?

McVay said tight end Colby Parkinson’s availability for Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles remains uncertain because of a shoulder injury, while Terrance Ferguson is doubtful with an ankle injury. asserted

Ferguson → say → injury

For a Rams team already nursing wounds after a gut-punch loss in Denver, the flight to Philadelphia just got a little less crowded. asserted

flight → nurse → Philadelphia

Rams get mixed bag update on Jaylen Watson after scary shoulder injury

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