Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson out for the season with shoulder injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 10:11 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to a shoulder injury that requires surgery. Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed the news, stating that Watson had dislocated his shoulder in Week 3 and had continued to play despite the injury. He recently aggravated the issue during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Watson had one interception and 24 tackles in seven games this season. Josh Wallace is expected to replace Watson in the starting lineup, with Emmanuel Forbes Jr. taking on a larger role at cornerback.
- •Jaylen Watson needs surgery and is out for the rest of the season.
- •Watson dislocated his shoulder in Week 3 but continued to play.
- •He has one interception and 24 tackles in 2026.
- •Josh Wallace will replace Watson as a starter.
- •Emmanuel Forbes Jr. will see increased responsibilities in the secondary.
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Rams CB Jaylen Watson out for season due to shoulder injury
"Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson is out for the year, Sean McVay says. Watson needs surgery on his injured shoulder.
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