This week, the Los Angeles Rams faced a setback as starting left guard Jonah Jackson was ruled out for the entire preseason due to a shoulder injury. The challenges continued with news that two other starting linemen are also injured, as reported by Rams senior staff writer Stu Jackson.
Head coach Sean McVay updated the media on the status of left tackle Alaric Jackson and right tackle Rob Havenstein, describing them as “week-to-week.” This designation becomes particularly significant given Jonah Jackson’s absence, meaning the Rams will be without three starting linemen for the upcoming weeks.
In the interim, McVay indicated that the team would be rotating various players to cover these positions. Despite McVay’s outward lack of concern, the absence of the starting linemen could hinder the unit’s ability to build chemistry. This is crucial as the team integrates Jonah Jackson into the lineup and moves last year’s left guard Steve Avila to center. The lost practice time could negatively impact the group’s performance early in the season.
### Additional NFL Injury Updates:
**Jacksonville Jaguars**: The Jaguars have suffered a setback in their secondary, as veteran safety Andrew Wingard sustained a knee injury, reported by Josh Alper of NBC Sports. Head coach Doug Pederson suggested that Wingard might miss a significant amount of time, potentially even regular-season games. This injury leaves the Jaguars relying on second-year safety Antonio Johnson and former Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds to compete for the starting spot. Wingard’s absence deprives the team of his valuable starting experience.
**San Francisco 49ers**: Pass rusher Drake Jackson, who missed the latter part of last season due to a knee injury, is still recovering. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jackson will miss the rest of training camp as he continues his rehabilitation. With the departures of Chase Young, Clelin Ferrell, and Randy Gregory in free agency, the 49ers had hoped Jackson would take on a more significant role this year. In his absence, free agent signee Leonard Floyd will need to step up alongside Nick Bosa.
**Baltimore Ravens**: Despite undergoing minor surgery in the offseason, pass rusher Odafe Oweh is having an impressive training camp, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Oweh did not disclose the nature of the surgery but seems unaffected by it. The Ravens are hopeful that Oweh can translate his ability to pressure the quarterback into sacks this season, especially after losing Jadeveon Clowney in free agency.