Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson suffered a dislocated shoulder during the team's Week 3 matchup, according to multiple reports.
Rams coach Sean McVay confirmed the injury was to Watson's right shoulder and said it occurred in the game against the Denver Broncos, according to the New York Post.
McVay said Watson will not be placed on injured reserve, according to the New York Post.
Reports characterized the update on Watson's status as mixed, noting the injury was serious but that the team does not plan to sideline him for an extended stretch via injured reserve.
How each side covered it
Left
- USA Today reported that Sean McVay gave an update on Jaylen Watson's shoulder injury.
“Sean McVay gives injury update on Rams CB Jaylen Watson's shoulder” — USA Today
Center
- Yahoo Sports reported that Watson dislocated his shoulder in Week 3.
“Jaylen Watson dislocated shoulder in Week 3” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- The New York Post reported the injury was a dislocated right shoulder suffered against the Denver Broncos.
- The New York Post reported McVay said Watson will not be placed on injured reserve, calling the overall update a mixed bag.
“Rams get mixed bag update on Jaylen Watson after scary shoulder injury” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened to Jaylen Watson?
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson dislocated his right shoulder during a Week 3 game against the Denver Broncos, according to the New York Post.
Will Jaylen Watson be placed on injured reserve?
No. Rams coach Sean McVay said Watson will not be placed on injured reserve, according to the New York Post.
Who gave the update on Watson's injury?
Rams coach Sean McVay provided the update on Jaylen Watson's shoulder injury, according to USA Today and the New York Post.
What did different outlets focus on in covering this story?
Center outlets emphasized the dislocated shoulder diagnosis, while right-leaning outlets highlighted both the severity of the injury and the decision to keep Watson off injured reserve.
Sources · 3 outlet reports
- USA TodayLeft-leaningRams CB Jaylen Watson in a sling after loss to Broncos
- Yahoo SportsCenterRams TE Terrance Ferguson injured in 1st quarter vs. Broncos
- New York PostRight-leaningRams lose key defender Jaylen Watson to scary shoulder injury against Broncos