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Jaylen Watson reveals secret weapon that could allow him to play vs Bills on MNF

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Duarte, M. (2026, October 10). Jaylen Watson reveals secret weapon that could allow him to play vs Bills on MNF. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/09/sports/rams-jaylen-watson-protective-harness-shoulder-injury-bills/

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Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson spoke about his potential return from an injured shoulder during a game against the Buffalo Bills this Monday. He revealed he will wear a harness for protection but acknowledges it may limit his range of motion. While concerned about re-injury risks, Watson aims to play if his recovery progresses as hoped. Coach Sean McVay noted that the medical staff will make the final call based on how Watson performs during practice with the protective gear.

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Jaylen Watson, a key player for the Los Angeles Rams, suffered an injury to his shoulder during the second quarter of Week 3's game in Denver against the Broncos. The injury raised concerns about how long the team would have to go without him, considering he was one of their significant offseason acquisitions.

Watson recently revealed that he plans to wear a protective harness on his injured shoulder, which could potentially allow him to play against the Buffalo Bills in an upcoming Monday Night Football game. Speaking exclusively to the California Post, Watson explained, “It’s just a harness. It has some restrictions, so I won’t have full range of motion and risk hurting it again.”

Coach Sean McVay acknowledged that they would assess how well Watson can perform with the shoulder harness before making any decisions about his playing status for the upcoming game. Watson added that he used a similar setup in college but didn't feel at 100% during that period, emphasizing a cautious approach to his recovery and return to play.

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“While both articles discuss Jaylen Watson's potential return to play, ARTICLE A is about his participation in practice with other injured players ahead of a game, whereas ARTICLE B focuses on the specific equipment Watson might use to protect an injury during the game.”

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It could also be the difference between finishing a tackle and finding himself right back on the injury report. uncertain

It → finish → report

“It’s just a harness,” Watson said Friday, speaking exclusively to the California Post, when asked about the equipment protecting his injured shoulder. asserted

Watson → ’ → shoulder

“It has some restrictions, so I won’t have full range of motion and risk hurting it again.” asserted

I → have → it

Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now. Thanks for signing up! asserted

Sign → sign → California

Watson suffered the injury during the second quarter of Los Angeles’ Week 3 loss in Denver, immediately raising concerns about how long the Rams would be without one of their key offseason acquisitions. But Watson has been down this road before. asserted

Watson → suffer → road

“Yeah, I did it in college, and I ended up not missing a week,” Watson revealed. asserted

Watson → do → week

“But I didn’t really feel like myself playing that week. asserted

myself → feel → ?

So just taking it week to week to see how I feel.” asserted

I → take → week

“I want to see how Jaylen feels,” said Rams coach Sean McVay when asked on Thursday if Watson would play against the Bills on Monday. asserted

Watson → want → Monday

“We’ll get a little shoulder harness out there, [see] how he’s going to be able to block destruct.” asserted

he → get → destruct

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons notes that even less severe shoulder injuries often require four to six weeks for substantial functional improvement. asserted

injuries → note → improvement

Watson understands the tradeoff better than most, having already played through a similar injury in college. asserted

Watson → understand → college

“Just rest, recover,” Watson said of his latest rehabilitation. asserted

Watson → rest → rehabilitation

“The training staff has been doing a great job helping me. asserted

staff → do → me

After participating in limited practices Thursday and Friday, Watson has put himself in position for a potentially remarkable return. asserted

Watson → participate → return

Asked whether playing against Buffalo was realistic if his recovery continued progressing, Watson didn’t hesitate. asserted

Watson → ask → Buffalo

“Yeah, if everything’s on track, of course,” he said. asserted

he → ’ → course

“That’s the goal.” asserted

That → ’ → ?

The final decision remains with the Rams’ medical staff. asserted

decision → remain → staff

But Watson has made his intentions clear: He’s willing to sacrifice a little mobility for a chance to get back in the fight. asserted

He → make → fight

And against Josh Allen and the Bills, the Rams could certainly use another cornerback willing to tackle that challenge. uncertain

Rams → use → challenge

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