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With Jaylen Watson (shoulder) unlikely to play against Eagles, Rams remain confident in Josh Wallace’s ability to step up again

Rams cornerback Josh Wallace has the trust of teammates and coaches, especially after the way he responded to early mistakes against the Broncos and finished that game strong

By Stu Jackson · The Rams

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 12:03 AM

Key Things to Know

Jaylen Watson is unlikely to play against the Eagles due to a shoulder injury.
Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula expressed full confidence in cornerback Josh Wallace to step up.
Wallace recovered from early miscues against the Broncos to record an interception.

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Los Angeles Rams starting cornerback Jaylen Watson is unlikely to play against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a shoulder injury sustained against the Denver Broncos. Defensive coordinator Chris Shula and the coaching staff have expressed strong confidence in cornerback Josh Wallace to step up into an expanded secondary role.

Wallace recovered from early miscues against Denver to secure an interception, drawing praise from teammates and coaches for his versatility across multiple positions. Fellow cornerback Trent McDuffie emphasized Wallace's ability to play safety, corner, and nickel without causing any drop-off in defensive execution.

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