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One-half of the
Los Angeles Rams' shutdown cornerback group isn't likely to suit up for Thursday night's game against the
Minnesota Vikings.
Marcus Peters is believed to have suffered a calf strain in Week 3's win over the
Los Angeles Chargers and could be out for two to four weeks, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source informed.
Peters is scheduled Monday morning for an MRI to confirm the injury, but initial tests showed no structural damage, Rapoport added.
The
Rams cornerback suffered the injury midway through the second quarter and was helped to the sidelines while not placing weight on his right leg.
Peters wasn't alone in dealing with an injury from Sunday's game, as the
Rams also saw cornerback
Aqib Talib suffer an ankle injury in the third quarter. An update on Talib's status is pending, but the short week of preparation ahead of Week 4 could work against his availability.
The
Rams added Peters and Talib to the defense during the offseason, and the duo's ability to take away wide receivers before their respective injuries played in large role in the team entering Week 3 ranked sixth against the pass.
Without Peters and potentially Talib, however, the
Rams' depth at the cornerback position will be tested. Los Angeles currently has cornerbacks
Sam Shields,
Nickell Robey-Coleman and
Troy Hill on the active roster, and
Dominique Hatfield and rookie
Ramon Richards on the practice squad