Rams’ Jaylen Watson Out for Season After Shoulder Surgery

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson will miss the rest of the 2026 season after right-shoulder surgery, coach Sean McVay said Wednesday. The team plans to place him on injured reserve, ending the season for a starting defensive back who appeared in seven games. Watson first dislocated the shoulder in Week 3 and missed the next game. He aggravated the injury during the Rams’ November 1 win over the Los Angeles Chargers and left the game. McVay said doctors recommended surgery, warning that returning to play carried a high probability of further damage. A brace was considered but would have restricted Watson’s movement. The 28-year-old recorded 24 tackles, nine passes defensed and one interception in seven games with Los Angeles. The Rams signed him to a three-year, $51 million contract in March after his first four NFL seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. He joined Trent McDuffie as a major addition to the team’s secondary. Josh Wallace and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. are among the cornerbacks who could take on larger roles with Watson out. The Rams were also without McDuffie and safety Kam Curl at Wednesday’s practice, leaving three starting defensive backs unavailable as the...