EARTH CITY, Mo. -- As the Los Angeles Rams head into the offseason, they have a handful of players working their way back from season-ending injuries, especially on defense.
And while the recoveries of end Robert Quinn (back), linebacker Alec Ogletree (leg/ankle) and cornerback E.J. Gaines (foot) are all key, safety T.J. McDonald getting back to full strength could be of particular importance.
McDonald suffered a season-ending shoulder injury late in the season and had surgery about a month ago to have it repaired. When speaking to reporters after the last game of the season, McDonald had his right arm in a sling and was clearly uncomfortable.