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Dotson

Dotson was injured in Week 16 against the Seahawks when LB Derick Hall “unnecessarily stepped on” Dotson’s left leg after a play. Hall received a one-game suspension for the act. Dotson’s return is good news for the Rams’ offense. He is a capable interior blocker.

Earlier this week, Rams head coach Sean McVay said he was “optimistic” about Ferguson returning to action. Ferguson’s continued full participation puts him firmly on track to play in the Divisional Round against the Bears. Rams RG Kevin Dotson (ankle) remains limited.

McVay added that G Kevin Dotson also has a good chance to return against the Bears. With all four of his tight ends healthy, the Rams’ 13-personnel set will become a more complicated situation to read for fantasy purposes. Ferguson seemed to be coming on late in the season before injuring his hamstring.

Seahawks LB Derick Hall was suspended for one game after injuring Dotson in Week 16. Rams head coach Sean McVay said Dotson “is making good progress.” One hopes he can return next week, if the Rams beat the Panthers and advance to the next round.

Ferguson followed up his Tuesday DNP with another DNP on Wednesday. WR Jordan Whittington (knee) and OL Kevin Dotson (ankle) also remained out. Official injury statuses will come out on Thursday but all three players are on the wrong side of questionable for the Wild Card round against the Panthers.

Ferguson sat out Week 18 after being a late addition to the injury report with a hamstring injury. He starts out the week listed as DNP as the Rams held a walkthrough on Tuesday. Also DNP were WR Jordan Whittington (knee) and OL Kevin Dotson (ankle). The Rams’ key offensive players will have a few days to practice ahead of a Saturday Wild Card showdown against the Panthers.

He suffered an ankle sprain, and the fact that McVay is already grim on his chances to play in Week 17 doesn’t color his rest of season output with a rosy picture. Justin Dedich took over in the first quarter and seems likely to be Los Angeles’ starter in the coming weeks.

Per Schefter, “Hall will be eligible to return to the Seahawks’ active roster on Monday, Dec. 29th,” following Seattle’s Week 17 game against the Panthers. Rams RG Kevin Dotson was carted away on Thursday night after “Hall unnecessarily stepped on” his left leg. Hall has recorded 17 tackles, 36 quarterback pressures and two sacks this season.

The Rams will get one of their guards back after Kevin Dotson (also ankle) was cleared off the injury report for Week 2. Beaux Limmer figures to get Avila’s snaps at guard. Parkinson’s absence doesn’t majorly impact the Rams passing tree since it mostly condensed into Davante Adams and Puka Nacua in Week 1.

Havenstein sat out Wednesday’s practice, so his return is a great sign. The Rams also got back OL Kevin Dotson (ankle), who likewise practiced in a limited capacity. Fellow OL Steve Avila (ankle) remained sidelined. The Rams’ offensive line is banged up, but the unit is at least on the upswing, which bodes positively for Matthew Stafford’s ability to stay upright against the Titans in Week 2.