Dotson (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday night's divisional-round game against the Bears, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Coach Sean McVay stated Friday that Dotson will resume his starting duties at right guard for Los Angeles after he missed the final two games of the regular season and last Saturday's wild-card win over Carolina.
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Rams' Kevin Dotson: Estimated as limited participant
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Dotson (ankle) was estimated as a limited participant during the Rams' walkthrough Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Dotson has been sidelined since the Week 16 loss to the Seahawks due to an ankle injury but appears closer to making his return. While head coach Sean McVay has expressed optimism that Dotson will be good to go for Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Bears, his availability in Thursday and Friday's practice sessions should provide more clarity toward his status for the game.
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Rams' Kevin Dotson: HC optimistic for divisional round
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Head coach Sean McVay said Monday that he's "optimistic" regarding Dotson's potential availability for Sunday's NFC divisional-round game against the Bears, Adam Grosbard of the LA Daily News reports.
Dotson hasn't played since injuring his ankle in Week 16 against the Seahawks, but McVay believes the starting right guard has a good chance to rejoin the action in the NFC divisional round. It remains to be seen if Dotson's practice participation level leading up to Sunday's game in Chicago supports McVay's optimism. If Dotson returns, Justin Dedich would likely be bumped back down to a reserve role.
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Rams' Kevin Dotson: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Dotson (ankle) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Dotson continues to be sidelined by an ankle injury that he suffered against the Seahawks in Week 16. He'll have one more chance to return to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals. However, even if Dotson is cleared to play, the Rams may opt to sit the sixth-year offensive lineman as Los Angeles gears up for the playoffs, which would result in Justin Dedich once again starting at right guard.
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Rams' Kevin Dotson: Sidelined to open week
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Dotson (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Dotson has already been described as doubtful to play in Week 17 by head coach Sean McVay, and although the team didn't practice Thursday, he was still considered unavailable. The offensive lineman will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Monday night's contest against the Falcons.
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Rams' Kevin Dotson: Diagnosed with ankle sprain
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Head coach Sean McVay said Friday that Dotson is nursing a sprained left ankle and is doubtful to play in Week 17 against the Falcons on Monday, Dec. 29, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Dotson was carted off the field during the first quarter of the Rams' overtime loss to the Seahawks on Thursday. He was diagnosed with an ankle sprain after undergoing further tests, and even with the extra time to recover, it appears the sixth-year offensive lineman will miss at least one game. Justin Dedich is a candidate to start at right guard against Atlanta if Dotson is indeed ruled out for Week 17.
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Rams' Kevin Dotson: On crutches following loss
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Dotson (ankle) was spotted on crutches and was wearing a walking boot following Thursday's loss to the Seahawks, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Dotson suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter and was carted to the locker room after being evaluated on the sideline. There's no word on the potential length of his absence, though the initial indications aren't particularly positive.
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Rams' Kevin Dotson: Returns after cramping
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Dotson (cramps) has returned to Sunday's game against the Eagles, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Dotson briefly left Sunday's game due to cramping, but the 2020 fourth-rounder has been cleared to return at right guard after being evaluated by trainers on the sidelines.
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Rams' Kevin Dotson: Limited practice Thursday
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Dotson (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Dotson is dealing with a sprained ankle that he sustained in Week 1 against Houston, and he was ultimately unavailable for practice to open the week Wednesday. His ability to return to practice in a limited capacity Thursday is a step in the right direction, and his status at Friday's practice will provide more clarity on his chances to play Sunday versus Tennessee.
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Rams' Kevin Dotson: Unavailable for practice
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Dotson (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Dotson suffered a sprained ankle in the team's 14-9 victory over the Texans in Week 1, and his status for Week 2 is now in doubt. If Dotson can't play Sunday against Tennessee, Beaux Limmer is the top candidate to draw the start at right guard.
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Rams' Kevin Dotson: Considered week-to-week
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Dotson has been diagnosed with a sprained ankle and is considered week-to-week, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.
Both Dotson and starting LG Steve Avila exited Week 1 against the Texans with ankle injuries. Avila was able to return, but Dotson appears to be looking at some missed time. Beaux Limmer would be the next man up at right guard for the Rams.
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Rams' Kevin Dotson: Staying in Los Angeles
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The Rams re-signed Dotson to a three-year, $48 million dollar deal Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The 27-year-old offensive lineman was traded to the Rams last offseason and he's now in line to stay in Los Angeles for the immediate future. With this new deal, Dotson becomes the fifth-highest paid guard in the NFL, making $16 million per year. Expect the veteran guard to continue holding down the Rams' offensive line for years to come.
