Rams lose Clay Matthews for 4-6 weeks with broken jaw
After losing a heartbreaking game on Thursday Night Football, the Los Angeles Rams suffered another blow on Friday. Rams head coach Sean McVay announced outside linebacker Clay Matthews suffered a broken jaw during Thursday’s game. As a result, he will miss four-to-six weeks.
Rams’ HC Sean McVay said LB Clay Matthews suffered a broken jaw last night vs. Seattle and will be out 4-6 weeks.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 4, 2019
Clay Matthews, who was flagged for a questionable roughing the passer penalty during a crucial moment in the fourth quarter, was amid a career rejuvenation in Los Angeles.
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He racked up six sacks and two forced fumbles in five games and appeared poised to reach his first 10-sack season since 2014. Now a defense that was already struggling will be without one of its best pass rushers for the foreseeable future.
