Aqib Talib injury update: Rams CB activated, expected to play vs. Lions

Bill Marx

Aqib Talib injury update: Rams CB activated, expected to play vs. Lions image

The Rams activated cornerback Aqib Talib on Friday and expect him to be in the lineup Sunday against the Lions in Detroit.

Talib, an 11-year veteran, injured his ankle in the Rams' win over the Chargers in Week 3, an injury that required surgery. He came off injured reserve this week. 

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"If things go the way that we anticipate, we hope and what we expect, then I think you can expect to see him playing," Rams coach Sean McVay said Thursday.

Talib, 32, was acquired from the Broncos in a trade during the offseason. He had six tackles and two pass breakups before his injury.

"He's really gotten himself ready to go faster than we anticipated when you just look at the history of this injury," McVay said Friday after practice, per ESPN.

The Rams (10-1) can clinch the NFC West Division with a victory over the Lions (4-7). Game time is 1 p.m. ET Sunday.

 

Bill Marx