Watson (shoulder) does not have an injury designation for Monday's game against the Bills, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Watson will end up missing only one game due to a dislocated shoulder that he sustained against the Broncos in Week 3. Watson will return to his starting role at outside cornerback opposite Trent McDuffie while Josh Wallace reverts to a rotational role.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Cleared to play against Buffalo
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Landman (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation into Monday night's game against the Bills, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Landman had his practice reps limited due to a shoulder issue, but he avoided an injury tag for MNF after logging a full practice Saturday. The fifth-year pro has 28 tackles (13 solo) and one pass defense through the first four games of the regular season.
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Rams' Quentin Lake: Questionable, but trending toward playing
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Lake (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bills, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Lake earned the questionable tag after logging a limited session Saturday, but head coach Sean McVay told reporters after practice that the fifth-year safety is "trending in the right direction" for Monday night's game. Emmanuel Forbes and Josh Wallace would see more defensive snaps in the event that Lake is not cleared to play against Buffalo.
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Rams' Myles Garrett: Not ready to practice
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Garrett (knee), per head coach Sean McVay, is "on track" in his recovery but is not expected to return to practice next week, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Things seems to be progressing in the right direction for Garrett, but McVay's comments indicate he will not return from injured reserve when first eligible in Week 6. Assuming Garrett remains out of practice next week as anticipated, his next chance to return will arrive in Week 7 against the Raiders.
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Rams' Aaron Donald: 'Good to go' for MNF
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Donald (back) didn't practice Saturday, per head coach Sean McVay, but he's "good to go" for Monday's game versus the Bills, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Donald sat out Week 4 due to back soreness and then logged a full session Friday, and while a downgrade in activity one day later technically can be cause for concern, it likely was a veteran rest day. Through two appearances since ending his retirement, Donald has four tackles while logging a shade more than 50 percent of the defensive snaps both times.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Limited in Friday's session
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Landman (shoulder) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Landman was held out of Thursday's practice due to a shoulder injury, but he was back on the field Friday in a limited capacity. A full practice Saturday would probably be enough for him to avoid an injury tag for Monday's interconference game against the Bills.
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Rams' Aaron Donald: Practices in full Friday
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Donald (back) practiced in full Friday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN reports.
Donald missed Week 4 due to a sore back, but coach Sean McVay said Monday that the Rams are "hopeful" the defensive lineman will return to action in Week 5, according to Stu Jackson of the team's official site. After being limited Thursday, Donald handled every practice rep one day later and thus is in line to play Monday against the Bills. Through two games this season, he has four tackles while logging a defensive snap share just above 50 percent on both occasions.
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Rams' Jaylen Watson: Back at practice Thursday
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Watson (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Watson was able to practice Thursday for the first time since dislocating his shoulder in Week 3 at Denver. Whether he'll be available for Week 5 appears to be a live question, and the Rams' official injury reports Friday and Saturday should provide more insight on that front.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Tending to shoulder issue
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Landman (shoulder) did not participate at practice Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Landman played 57 of the Rams' 61 defensive snaps in Sunday's game at Philadelphia, so it's not clear when he hurt his shoulder. He'll probably need to return to practice Friday or Saturday to have a shot at suiting up Monday versus the Bills.
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Rams' Quentin Lake: Nursing hip issue
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Lake (hip) did not participate at practice Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Lake was on the field for all 61 of the Rams' defensive snaps in Week 4, so it's not clear when he picked up the injury. He'll likely have to get back on the practice field Friday or Saturday to put himself on pace to play Monday versus the Bills.
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Rams' Aaron Donald: Set for limited work Thursday
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Donald (back) will be a limited participant at Thursday's practice, according to head coach Sean McVay, Adam Grosbard of the LA Daily News reports.
Donald has a chance to return for Monday's game against the Bills after missing the Rams' Week 4 win over the Eagles. The veteran defensive lineman's status will bear monitoring as the Rams begin practicing ahead of Monday's primetime matchup, with injury designations for Week 5 to come Saturday.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Rams' leading tackler in win
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Landman recorded 10 tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 24-20 win at Philadelphia.
The Eagles did not go away from their ground game in Week 4 despite losing running back Saquon Barkley to a hamstring injury early in the contest, and Landman saw plenty of opportunities to tackle ballcarriers as a result. He's a high-floor IDP consideration in some formats heading into a Week 5 contest versus the Bills.
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Rams' Byron Young: Wreaks havoc against Philly
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Young recorded six tackles (four solo) including 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble during Sunday's 24-20 win against the Eagles.
The Rams were not able to come up with the football after Young burned rookie right tackle Markel Bell around the edge and swiped the ball out of quarterback Jalen Hurts' right hand, but Young's performance in Week 4 was plenty productive nonetheless, and his sack total was a career high. Moving forward, he might be worth a look in IDP formats that award extra points for sacks.
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Rams' Jaylen Watson: Could return to practice
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The Rams are hopeful that Watson (shoulder) will return to practice for Week 5 preparation, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reported Monday.
Watson dislocated his shoulder during the Rams' Week 3 loss to the Broncos. The cornerback was unable to play in the team's Week 4 win over the Eagles and has not practiced since sustaining the injury. The Rams hope Watson can participate in Week 5 prep and suit up for Monday's game against the Bills.
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Rams' Aaron Donald: Trending toward Week 5 return
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Head coach Sean McVay is hopeful that Donald (back) will play in his team's Monday night matchup against the Bills in Week 5, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports. "That's the direction it looks like it's trending in," McVay said.
It was reported Sunday that the Rams are hoping to get Donald back in Week 5, and McVay confirmed as much a day later. With a Monday night game ahead the Rams will not release an official injury report until Thursday, so the next update on his status is likely to come then.
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Rams' Aaron Donald: Expected back for Week 5
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The Rams are "optimistic" that Donald (back), who has been ruled Sunday's game against the Eagles, will be available to play in Week 5 versus the Bills, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Donald will miss his second game of the season but his first due to injury, after he was absent for the Week 1 loss to the 49ers in Australia while he worked to regain full conditioning after a two-plus-year layoff from game action. The 35-year-old played more than half of the defensive snaps in Weeks 2 and 3, so his absence for Sunday's contest will leave a major void along the line. Braden Fiske and Kobie Turner could both be in line for heightened snaps to compensate for Donald's absence, while Tyler Davis may also see his role grow as the Rams' first lineman up off the bench.
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Rams' Kamren Kinchens: Ready for Week 4
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Kinchens (hamstring) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Kinchens has not suited up since sustaining a hamstring injury during the Rams' Week 1 loss to the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. The 24-year-old upgraded to full practice participation Friday after being limited in the team's Wednesday and Thursday sessions. The free safety is all set to suit up for Sunday's game next to strong safety Kam Curl.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Ready for Sunday
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Landman (shoulder) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Landman logged consecutive limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full participation for Friday's session. The inside linebacker is all set to suit up next to Omar Speights for Sunday's NFC showdown against the Eagles. Landman worked through his shoulder issue for the Rams' Week 3 loss to the Broncos as well, playing 88 percent of the team's defensive snaps in the game.
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Rams' Aaron Donald: Ruled out for Week 4
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Donald (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Donald didn't practice at all this week and will miss his second game of the season after he sat out the Week 1 opener in Australia due to conditioning issues. With both Donald and Myles Garrett (knee) set to miss this one Sunday, the Rams' already-woeful pass rush figures to struggle to generate pressure against Jalen Hurts.
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Rams' Aaron Donald: Remains out of practice Thursday
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Donald (back) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Donald is working through some back soreness, and it's unclear if he'll be able to suit up Sunday against the Eagles. Braden Fiske would be in line for heavy snaps if Donald is unable to play.
