Rams Injury Updates: Watson and Ferguson Likely Out vs. Eagles
The Rams head to Philadelphia for Week 4 with availability questions at cornerback, tight end and wide receiver. Head coach Sean McVay said Jaylen Watson will probably miss the game and Terrance Ferguson is likely to miss it.
Colby Parkinson’s status remains undetermined, while the Rams are hopeful Puka Nacua can play. The update from the Los Angeles Rams Official leaves the team with different levels of certainty across those positions.
Watson sustained a dislocated shoulder, Ferguson a medial ankle sprain and Parkinson an AC sprain in his shoulder. Nacua missed the previous two games with an injury listed as a hip injury, which McVay later described as groin soreness.
Key Takeaways
- Jaylen Watson will probably miss the Philadelphia game after dislocating his shoulder, and the team has not discussed placing him on injured reserve.
- Terrance Ferguson is likely to miss Week 4 after sustaining a medial ankle sprain against Denver.
- Colby Parkinson sustained an AC sprain in his shoulder, but his availability for the Eagles game remains undetermined.
- The Rams are hopeful Puka Nacua can play after he missed the previous two games with an injury listed as a hip issue.
Watson and Ferguson Face Likely Absences Against Philadelphia
Watson’s probable absence leaves a cornerback availability question on the Rams’ Week 4 preparation list. Before leaving the game against Denver, he recorded two tackles, including one for loss, and two passes defensed.
McVay described Watson as probably out, not definitively unavailable. He said the team had not discussed an injured reserve move, and the update did not provide a longer-term timetable.
Ferguson is likely to miss the game with a medial ankle sprain. The update does not provide a recovery timetable or specify how the Rams would adjust their tight end personnel if he is unavailable.
Parkinson and Nacua Remain Unsettled
Parkinson sustained an AC sprain in his shoulder, but his availability for Philadelphia remains undetermined. The update does not confirm whether he will play or identify a specific plan for the position.
Nacua’s status is another open question. He missed the previous two games, and while the injury is listed as a hip issue, McVay described groin soreness; the team is hopeful he can play but has not confirmed his return.
Week 4 Injury Statuses Differ by Player
| Player | Reported injury | Week 4 outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Watson | Dislocated shoulder | Probably out; injured reserve has not been discussed |
| Terrance Ferguson | Medial ankle sprain | Likely to miss the game |
| Colby Parkinson | AC sprain in his shoulder | Status undetermined |
| Puka Nacua | Listed hip injury; McVay described groin soreness | Rams are hopeful he can play |
Rams Must Prepare for Possible Roster Gaps Against the Eagles
If Watson and Ferguson are unavailable, the Rams will need to prepare for possible absences at cornerback and tight end. The update does not identify replacements or confirm a lineup plan, and Parkinson’s unresolved status leaves another tight end decision open.
Nacua’s availability also remains uncertain as the Rams prepare for Philadelphia. McVay expressed hope that Nacua can play, but the update does not confirm his return.
