Rams Morning Report: McVay Addresses Key Injuries and Updates
WOODLAND HILLS, CA — The Los Angeles Rams are dealing with some significant injuries after Week 2, and head coach Sean McVay provided updates on those issues during his Monday press conference. Here’s the latest:
Ahkello Witherspoon Injury Update
The Rams have confirmed that cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon will be out for an extended period due to a broken clavicle, which could sideline him for up to 12 weeks or longer. While McVay hasn’t officially ruled Witherspoon out for the season, he did mention that the team plans to bring in another player to fill his spot, although details on who that might be remain unclear. Fortunately, Witherspoon won’t need surgery. In the meantime, Darious Williams is expected to step into the cornerback rotation, with Witherspoon placed on injured reserve but eligible to return later in the season.
Darious Williams’ Role Moving Forward
McVay praised Darious Williams for his solid performance following Witherspoon’s injury. “Darious has done a great job,” McVay said, highlighting Williams’ readiness and professionalism. Williams played 26 snaps in the previous game and showed maturity by stepping up when needed. McVay confirmed that Williams will be playing in Sunday’s game against Philadelphia, and the Rams plan to continue using him, along with Emmanuel Forbes and Cobie Durant, as part of the cornerback rotation.
Steve Avila’s Status
McVay gave a week-to-week update on offensive lineman Steve Avila’s condition. Avila showed signs of progress after his injury, but McVay wasn’t sure if he would be available to play on Sunday. “He’s making good progress, but we’ll take it day by day,” McVay said. In Avila’s absence, offensive lineman Justin Dedich stepped up and performed admirably in the game.
Braden Fiske’s Status
Defensive lineman Braden Fiske was limited to just 13 snaps on Sunday due to a twisted oblique sustained during warmups. McVay stated that Fiske’s injury shouldn’t affect his role moving forward, but the team will have a clearer picture of his status by Wednesday.
McVay on “Tush Push” Play
On the controversial “Tush Push” play, McVay acknowledged the league’s role in officiating such plays. “Anytime you see certain things, you have conversations with the league office to make sure you’re understanding how it’s being officiated,” McVay said. He noted that the play is very effective for teams like Philadelphia but emphasized the importance of not violating the rules regarding the snap. McVay hinted that the issue would be a point of discussion going forward.
These injury updates and McVay’s insights provide a snapshot of where the Rams stand as they prepare for their next matchup. Stay tuned for more updates later in the week.
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