Rams' Jaylen McCollough: Questionable to play Sunday
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McCollough was added to the injury report with an illness Saturday and is questionable to play Sunday versus the Lions.
McCollough did not show up on the injury report prior to Saturday, so it appears he came down with an illness at some point since Friday's practice. The second-year safety has been productive while playing a reserve role on defense as well as a significant share of snaps on special teams. In 13 games, he's totaled 38 tackles, 2.0 sacks and three passes defended. If McCollough sits out, then Chris Smith and/or Tanner Ingle could see increased playing time behind starting safeties Kamren Curl and Kamren Kinchens.
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Rams' Jaylen McCollough: Promising rookie season
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McCollough recorded 43 tackles and four interceptions (including a pick-six) across 17 games with the Rams in 2024.
McCollough signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft. He impressively made the team out of training camp and began the year primarily playing on special teams, though he proved to be a versatile playmaker on the defensive side of the ball when called upon. McCollough regularly played in the box, in the slot and at free safety, so there's a good chance he sees an expanded role somewhere in Los Angeles' defensive unit in 2025.
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Rams' Jaylen McCollough: Two interceptions in win
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McCullough recorded one solo tackle, two interceptions and two passes defensed in Sunday's 20-15 win over the Raiders.
McCullough saw a season-high 18 defensive snaps, making the most of his opportunity in Week 7. The 24-year-old logged snaps at both free safety and strong safety in addition to cornerback, picking off Gardner Minshew twice in the second half. McCullough has seen his defensive workload increase as the season has gone on and he's now produced five total tackles (four solo) and three interceptions, including a pick-six in Week 5 versus the Packers.
