Eric Weddle’s debut with the Los Angeles Rams was cut short on Sunday after he suffered a concussion and laceration on his head in the first half. The injury occurred when Christian McCaffrey’s knee hit the side of Weddle’s helmet.
As scary as it was seeing Weddle’s face bloodied from the accidental hit, he’s expected to play in Week 2 against the Saints.
Rams coach Sean McVay said on Wednesday that he anticipates Weddle being out there in this pivotal matchup at the Coliseum.
This is great news for Los Angeles. The team can absolutely use his instincts and awareness in the secondary, not only making plays himself, but getting everyone else aligned, too.
He’s the defensive signal caller, too, relaying plays from the sideline to the rest of the defense. Cory Littleton held that responsibility last season and picked it up in Week 1 after Weddle went down.
With John Johnson, Weddle, Marqui Christian and Taylor Rapp all available against the Saints, the Rams defense should perform at a high level.
