Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson to miss remainder of 2026 season due to shoulder surgery

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay announced that cornerback Jaylen Watson will undergo shoulder surgery, effectively ending his 2026 season. Watson will be placed on Injured Reserve. He had been a significant contributor, ranking fourth in the NFL among players with at least 30 targets for allowing the lowest completion percentage (48.5%) as the nearest defender through the first eight weeks.