Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson to miss rest of season after shoulder surgery

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, head coach Sean McVay announced Wednesday. Watson reinjured his shoulder during Sunday's victory over the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. McVay called the development a big blow to the team, while quarterback Matthew Stafford praised Watson as an enforcer on the edge.

Josh Wallace and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. are expected to step up in Watson's absence, and the Rams may consider cornerback options before the trade deadline. In other roster moves, the Rams opened practice windows from injured reserve for Myles Garrett, Terrance Ferguson, and Ronnie Rivers, while running back Dean Connors was placed on injured reserve due to a hand injury.