Trent McDuffie Injury Puts Rams Secondary in Question for Week 6

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie was listed as questionable before Sunday’s Week 6 game against the Arizona Cardinals after missing Friday’s practice, Ramblin Fan reported. Safety Kam Curl was also questionable after missing the session with an ankle injury.

McDuffie was added late to the injury report after tweaking his groin in practice, according to Ramblin Fan. Josh Wallace and Emmanuel Forbes were identified as potential coverage options if McDuffie cannot play.

Key Takeaways

• McDuffie missed Friday’s practice after a groin issue and was listed as questionable against Arizona.
• Curl also missed Friday’s practice with an ankle injury and was listed as questionable for the game.
• Ramblin Fan identified Wallace and Forbes as potential coverage options if McDuffie cannot play.

The Trent McDuffie Injury Puts the Rams Secondary in Focus

Ramblin Fan reported that McDuffie sat out Friday after the groin issue surfaced late in the week. His possible absence could prompt another adjustment at cornerback for Los Angeles.

The outlet identified Wallace and Forbes as potential replacements in coverage. It reported that Wallace could move into a starting outside role, while Forbes had handled limited opportunities.

Ramblin Fan also noted that Jaylen Watson missed the second half against Denver in Week 3 and was unavailable against Philadelphia in Week 4. Those absences had previously given Wallace and Forbes experience in an altered cornerback setup.

McVay Addresses McDuffie and Kam Curl

Ramblin Fan reported that Sean McVay said he “feels good” about Curl’s status despite the ankle injury and Friday absence. Curl had been dealing with the injury during the season but had not missed a game, according to the outlet.

McVay described McDuffie’s mindset as positive, saying, “He’s got the right mentality and mindset and we’ll kind of just see where we’re at.” McDuffie remained questionable for the Arizona game.

Ramblin Fan cited Quentin Lake’s Week 5 status as another recent example: Lake entered the week questionable before playing. The outlet’s account placed McDuffie’s late-week groin issue and Curl’s ankle concern alongside that recent instance of a defensive back playing after a questionable designation.

Potential Coverage Adjustments Against Arizona

If McDuffie cannot play, the Rams could lean on Wallace and Forbes at cornerback, according to Ramblin Fan. The outlet also noted that Lake could be involved depending on the defensive personnel grouping.

Ramblin Fan identified tight end Trey McBride and receivers Michael Wilson and Kendrick Bourne as Arizona players the Rams could need to account for. The outlet also discussed possible responsibilities for Lake and linebackers Nate Landman and Omar Speights.

Before Sunday’s game, the Rams will assess McDuffie’s groin and determine his availability, according to McVay’s comments reported by Ramblin Fan. His status and Curl’s ankle will shape the team’s available defensive-back options against Arizona.