NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Los Angeles Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon broke his clavicle on Sunday, according to coach Sean McVay.
Witherspoon left the Rams' 33-19 victory over the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter and was ruled out for the game. McVay called the injury "unfortunate" for Witherspoon and "a big loss" for the Rams.
The Rams placed Witherspoon on injured reserve Monday. McVay told reporters that the Rams don't expect Witherspoon to need surgery but that it will take around 12 weeks for him to recover.
In Week 1, the Rams rotated at cornerback between Witherspoon, Emmanuel Forbes and Cobie Durant. Veteran cornerback Darious Williams did not play in that game. On Sunday against the Titans, Williams played 26 defensive snaps (40.6%) after Witherspoon's injury.
"I thought it was awesome for [Williams] to be ready," McVay said Sunday. "We said that we've got four starting corners. We feel that way. I feel terrible for Ahkello. Love him. Such a bummer. But you do feel fortunate to have the depth where a guy like D Will can step up to be able to supplement both Decobie [Durant] and Forbes."
Witherspoon, who signed a one-year contract during the offseason, has played for the Rams since 2023. In 13 games last season, Witherspoon had an interception, nine passes defended and 31 tackles.
