Emmanuel Forbes Jr., cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams, is expected to miss 1-2 weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained during training camp in late July 2025. This injury is not considered serious, and he is projected to return by mid-August. Forbes, who turned 24 in January 2025, is competing for a significant role in the Rams' secondary.
Throughout OTAs and early training camp, Forbes has demonstrated strong playmaking abilities, including interceptions and a renewed confidence. Despite appearing in only 8 games last season with 12 total tackles, Forbes is trending toward a starting or significant rotational role, leveraging his ball skills and practice performance.
His brief absence may allow other cornerbacks to gain extra reps, but Forbes remains a favorite to secure a key defensive position upon his return. The Rams' coaching staff, including head coach Sean McVay, views his injury as precautionary, with no long-term concerns impacting his 2025 season outlook.
