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Aaron Donald, Jaylen Watson trending upward on injury report

The Los Angeles Rams could be getting two key defensive reinforcements back at exactly the right time. Head coach Sean McVay provided encouraging injury updates Monday on defensive lineman Aaron Donald and cornerback Jaylen Watson, expressing optimism that both players…

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 6:10 AM
Aaron Donald, Jaylen Watson trending upward on injury report
Key Things to Know
  • Aaron Donald is likely to return for the Los Angeles Rams' Week 5 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
  • Donald was held out of Week 4 as a precaution due to back soreness.
  • Cornerback Jaylen Watson is also trending toward a return after suffering a dislocated shoulder.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay expressed optimism that defensive lineman Aaron Donald and cornerback Jaylen Watson could return for their Week 5 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Donald missed the Rams' Week 4 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles due to back soreness sustained in Week 3, but his recovery is currently trending in the right direction according to the team.

Watson is also progressing after suffering a dislocated shoulder against the Denver Broncos, which kept him out of Week 4. McVay expects Watson to return to practice this week ahead of the Monday Night Football clash against quarterback Josh Allen and Buffalo's offense.

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