Ahkello Witherspoon - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Officially placed on IR The Rams placed Witherspoon (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Witherspoon will miss the remainder of Los Angeles' postseason contests, including Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Bears, due to a scapula injury he aggravated during the team's 34-31 win over the Panthers in the wild-card round. Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports that Witherspoon suffered a broke his scapula for a second time this season versus Carolina, which would burden him with a multi-month recovery that could impact his availability for the start of OTAs.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rams showed their vulnerabilities, but also their resilience in closer-than-expected playoff opener

In the euphoria of the Rams’ dramatic comeback to beat the Carolina Panthers in their playoff opener, it was easy to overlook the fact that the first step on Los Angeles’ postseaso...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Injury Updates: McVay 'optimistic' Kevin Dotson will play vs. Bears; Matthew Stafford has sprained right index finger but will be good to go for divisional round, Ahkello Witherspoon being placed on IR Rams head coach Sean McVay provides injury updates on offensive lineman Kevin Dotson, quarterback Matthew Stafford, tight end Terrance Fergu...

3 DAYS AGO • THERAMS.COM

Matthew Stafford is healthy, but Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon is out for season after playoff injury

Quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to play for the Los Angeles Rams this weekend after tests revealed only a sprain of the index finger on his throwing hand

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Will go on IR due to shoulder Witherspoon (shoulder) will be placed on injured reserve, head coach Sean McVay relayed Monday, Greg Beacham of The Associated Press reports.

Impact Witherspoon aggravated his scapula injury during the Rams' 34-31 win over the Panthers in the wild-card round. The cornerback will miss the remainder of the Rams' postseason run due to the injury and is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason ahead of his age-31 campaign. Witherspoon had eight tackles (six solo) and one interception among his two passes defensed in six regular-season games and added one solo tackle prior to his departure from Saturday's playoff win.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Panthers Witherspoon (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's wild-card game versus Carolina.

Impact Witherspoon is done for the day after sustaining a shoulder injury in the first half. Roger McCreary and Emmanuel Forbes will remain the team's top depth options at cornerback for the rest of the game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Witherspoon (shoulder) is questionable to return to the Rams' wild-card matchup versus the Panthers on Saturday.

Impact Witherspoon sustained the injury in the second quarter, leaving his status for the remainder of the game up in the air. If the 30-year-old ends up being unable to return, Roger McCreary and Emmanuel Forbes would likely see increased playing time.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu out after right knee injury vs. Rams

Carolina Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu has been ruled out of the remainder of Saturday’s wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams with a right knee injury

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Wide receiver Puka Nacua's one-handed touchdown catch, cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon's interception & more | Best of Los Angeles Rams' Week 18 win over the Arizona Cardinals Browse through photos of the best moments from the Los Angeles Rams' Week 18 win over the Arizona Cardinals. From wide receiver Puka Nacua's...

JANUARY 6 • THERAMS.COM

Rams will take NFL's top offense to Carolina after McVay's unit led NFL in points, yards this season

The Los Angeles Rams led the NFL in total yards and points this season

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHTS: Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon intercepts Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett's downfield pass Los Angeles Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon intercepts Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett's pass intended for wide receiver M...

JANUARY 4 • THERAMS.COM

Active vs. Atlanta Witherspoon is active for Monday's game against the Falcons, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Impact Witherspoon has been a healthy scratch in each of the Rams' last two games, but he'll be available to play Monday night. The veteran corner has been limited to just four regular-season games mostly due to a shoulder injury and has accumulated seven tackles (six solo) and one pass defense. Witherspoon could play a key role in the Rams' secondary in the absence of Darious Williams (coach's decision).

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Davante Adams and Ahkello Witherspoon among Rams' inactives for Week 16 at Seahawks Inactives for Thursday Night Football between the Rams and the Seahawks at Lumen Field in Week 16.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

The stakes are high as the Seahawks and Rams square off in a game with division title implications

The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams are set for a matchup with NFC West title implications

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Rams' faith in their receiver depth to be tested if Adams misses short-week showdown with Seahawks

The Los Angeles Rams have largely been a two-wide-receiver team all season, so Davante Adams’ hamstring injury is likely to reveal whether Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford have anot...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Ahkello Witherspoon and Tanner Ingle among Rams' inactives for Week 15 vs. Lions Inactives for Sunday's Week 15 regular season game between the Rams and the Lions at SoFi Stadium.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

LA Rams' surprising loss to Panthers contained no reasons for concern, Sean McVay insists

The Los Angeles Rams’ tenure atop the NFC standings ended quickly with their most surprising loss of the season by far

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Rams activate CB Ahkello Witherspoon from injured reserve Deadspin | Rams activate CB Ahkello Witherspoon from injured reserve

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Returning in Week 13 Witherspoon (shoulder) was activated from the injured reserve list Saturday and has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.

Impact The 30-year-old will suit up Sunday for the first time since sustaining a broken shoulder blade in the Rams' Week 2 win over the Titans. Witherspoon was a key part of Los Angeles' secondary in 2024, recording 31 total tackles and nine passes defended, including one interception, across 13 regular-season contests. Now fully healthy, he's expected to operate as one of the Rams' top boundary corners in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stafford takes TD streak into Carolina against a secondary reeling with injuries, suspension

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams are excelling as they aim for the NFC's top seed

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Practices in full again Witherspoon (shoulder), who officially remains on IR, was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Witherspoon logged two straight full practices after being designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday. With the cornerback's practice record, the Rams will likely activate him to the 53-man roster in time for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Feature: Ahkello Witherspoon eager to contribute in expected return from shoulder injury Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon discusses his anticipated return from his shoulder injury that has sidelined him for the team's last nin...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

Designated to return from IR Witherspoon (shoulder) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Witherspoon has been sidelined since Week 2 while recovering from a broken shoulder blade, per Greg Beacham of the Associated Press. Head coach Sean McVay originally described the cornerback's injury as a broken clavicle in September, but nonetheless, the team has now opened a 21-day practice window for Witherspoon. The 30-year-old have to be activated from IR in that timeframe, or he'll be forced to remain sidelined for the rest of the season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Updates: Rams open Tutu Atwell and Ahkello Witherspoon's 21-day practice windows, both expected to play Sunday at Panthers; Roger McCreary placed on Injured Reserve The Rams have designated wide receiver Tutu Atwell (hamstring) and cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (broke clavicle) for return, opening their...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

Rams put CB McCreary on injured reserve, re-sign former starter Kendrick as Witherspoon returns

The Los Angeles Rams have placed cornerback Roger McCreary on injured reserve and claimed cornerback Derion Kendrick off waivers from Seattle

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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