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Rams Place CB Ahkello Witherspoon on IR With Broken Clavicle

Sean McVay projects a roughly 12-week recovery without surgery prompting Los Angeles to add help at cornerback.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: Ahkello Witherspoon #4 of the Los Angeles Rams intercepts a pass during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Inglewood, California.
Dec 28, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (4) celebrates with cornerback Darious Williams (24) after an interception in the end zone against the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Los Angeles moved the starting cornerback to injured reserve after the Week 2 win over the Titans, which guarantees at least a four-game absence.
  • McVay said the injury is not expected to be season-ending, with a target of about 12 weeks for return as clavicle recoveries commonly run 6–12 weeks.
  • Darious Williams stepped in for 26 snaps against Tennessee and will take on a larger role alongside Emmanuel Forbes Jr. and Cobie Durant.
  • The team plans to bring in another cornerback, with internal options including practice-squad defenders A.J. Green and Cam Lampkin and external additions possible.
  • Outlets have identified veteran free agents such as Stephon Gilmore and James Bradberry among potential targets, as the 2-0 Rams prepare to face the Eagles in Week 3.