Quentin Lake Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Rams vs Cardinals game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 19, 2025
Placed on IR
Lake (elbow) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Lake underwent a procedure on his elbow Tuesday and will now be sidelined for at least the next four games. Earlier reports suggest he could miss the rest of the regular season but would likely be ready to return for a postseason run. Josh Wallace appears to be most likely to replace Lake as the Rams' primary slot corner.
Nov 19, 2025
Undergoes surgery
Lake underwent surgery Tuesday to repair an elbow injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Rapoport also noted that Lake could return at some point in the playoffs, suggesting that he'll likely be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season. The 26-year-old will likely be placed on injured reserve in the near future, and Josh Wallace is expected to operate as Los Angeles' top slot corner.
Nov 17, 2025
Likely missing time
Head coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday that Lake will probably need "some time" to recover from the elbow injury sustained in Sunday's 21-19 win over the Seahawks, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Although McVay's injury update on Lake was vague, it likely indicates that the 26-year-old avoided a serious issue. Lake was operating as one of the Rams' top slot defenders, recording 61 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and 10 passes defended over the team's first 10 games this season. If he's forced to miss time, Roger McCreary is likely the next man up at slot corner.
Nov 16, 2025
Sidelined with elbow injury
Lake (elbow) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Lake is dealing with an apparent elbow injury which will keep him sidelined for the rest of Week 11. The 26-year-old operates as the Rams' primary slot cornerback, so in his absence, Roger McCreary could stand to take over in that role.
Nov 10, 2025
Registers 11 tackles in Week 10 win
Lake tallied 11 tackles (eight solo) during the Rams' 42-26 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Lake once again played every single defensive snaps, and his 11 stops were tied with Nathan Landman and Omar Speights for most on the Rams. Lake is now up to 58 combined tackles through nine regular-season games, and he is on pace to break 100-plus tackles for a second consecutive year.
Oct 20, 2025
Does it all in blowout win
Lake tallied six total tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, two passes defended and one forced fumble in Sunday's 35-7 win over the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
The UCLA product was all over the field for Los Angeles' defense during Sunday's win, forcing the first fumble of his career in the second quarter. Lake has impressed as the Rams' top slot corner this season, recording 45 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and nine passes defended, with one interception, over the team's first seven games. He's expected to continue causing problems for opposing quarterbacks following Los Angeles' Week 8 bye.
Oct 14, 2025
Picks off Rush in Week 6 win
Lake tallied six tackles (one solo), an interception and a fumble recovery during the Rams' 17-3 win over the Ravens on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Lake logged his first interception of the season late in the first quarter, when he jumped in front of a Cooper Rush pass intended for Zay Flowers. Lake also jumped on a football that was jarred loose from Flowers' hands by Jared Verse early in the third quarter, which led to an eight-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Tyler Higbee two plays later. Lake has played every single defensive snap through six regular-season games and is up to 39 tackles (20 solo) and seven pass defenses on the year.
Oct 5, 2025
Logs double-digit tackles Week 5
Lake finished Thursday's 26-23 overtime loss to the 49ers with 11 tackles (seven solo) and one pass defense.
ANALYSIS
Lake reached double-digit tackles for the first time this season, but he finished second on the Rams in tackles behind Nate Landman (14). Lake has played every single defensive snap in each of the first five games of the regular season and has accumulated 33 tackles (19 solo) and six pass defenses.
Sep 30, 2025
Co-leads Rams with nine stops
Lake registered nine tackles (five solo) during the Rams' 27-20 win over the Colts on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Lake played every single defensive snap for a fourth consecutive game. His nine tackles were a season high and tied Kamren Curl for most on the Rams. Lake -- the Rams' sixth-round pick of the 2022 NFL Draft -- has 22 tackles (12 solo) and five pass defenses through the first four games of the regular season.
Sep 9, 2025
Posts two stops Sunday
Lake finished with two tackles (one solo) Sunday in a 14-9 Week 1 win over Houston.
ANALYSIS
Lake had a relatively quiet performance but was on the field for all 63 of Los Angeles' defensive snaps. Lake was a full-time starter for the first time last year and posted a career-high 111 tackles (including 2.0 sacks) over 17 regular-season games.
Jan 31, 2025
Thrives in starting role
Lake recorded 111 tackles (73 solo), 2.0 sacks and five passes defended during the 2024 regular season.
ANALYSIS
A shift to slot cornerback for Lake resulted in a large boost to his stats in 2024, as he easily eclipsed career highs in tackles, snaps and sacks, and was one shy of his career best in passes defended while playing in all 17 of the Rams' regular season contests. Lake is entering the final year of his rookie deal, and will look to continue his strong play in 2025.
Dec 23, 2024
Tallies seven tackles in Week 16
Lake finished Sunday's 19-9 win over the Jets with seven tackles (four solo).
ANALYSIS
Lake finished as the Rams' third-leading tackler Sunday behind Jaylen McCollough (nine) and Christian Rozeboom (eight). Lake's durability has been impressive as he has yet to miss a single defensive snap through 15 regular-season games, and on the year he's up to 106 tackles (69 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and five pass defenses.
Dec 2, 2024
Another impressive outing Sunday
Lake recorded eight total tackles (five solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Lake has now posted eight-plus tackles in three of his last five games, serving as the Rams' third-leading tackler in Sunday's win. The third-year pro has accumulated 92 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and two passes defended over 12 appearances this season. Expect Lake to continue being an integral part of Los Angeles' defense as the season progresses, whether he plays as the team's top slot corner or free safety.
Nov 18, 2024
Double-digit tackles Sunday
Lake recorded 11 total tackles (seven solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 28-22 win over the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old battled through a groin injury to play in Sunday's win, tying Christian Rozeboom as the team's leading tackler. Week 11 marked the first time Lake posted double-digit tackles since opening the Rams' season with three consecutive 10-plus tackle games. The UCLA product is having a career season, recording 80 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defended through the team's first 10 games. He's expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing offenses as the season progresses.
Nov 15, 2024
Good to go vs. New England
Lake (groin) was a full practice participant Friday and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Patriots, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Lake popped up on Thursday's injury report due to a groin issue, but that doesn't appear to be a serious concern as he was able to practice in full Friday. Lake has played every defensive snap through the first nine games of the regular season and has accumulated 69 tackles (45 solo), including 2.0 sacks.
Nov 14, 2024
Limited participant Thursday
Lake (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The starting free safety was not on the injury report Wednesday. Lake has played on every defensive snap for the Rams this season and recorded 69 tackles (45 solo), including 2.0 sacks. Los Angeles has another practice Friday ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Patriots.
Nov 12, 2024
Second on team in tackles
Lake recorded seven tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 23-15 loss to the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
The safety played every snap on defense again on Sunday, something Lake has done in every one of the Rams' contests so far this year. Outside of a two-tackle day in Week 8, Lake has logged at least six tackles in every other game this season and has a tantalizing matchup against an anemic Patriots offense in Week 11.
Nov 4, 2024
Notches second sack of season
Lake recorded eight tackles (six solo), including a sack, during Sunday's 26-20 overtime win against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Lake was able to get to Geno Smith in the fourth quarter, netting his second sack of the 2024 campaign in the process. The third-year safety was able to fill the stat sheet after a quiet Week 8, and will be up against the Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa in Week 10.
Oct 22, 2024
Nine tackles in win
Lake recorded nine total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 20-15 win over the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Lake led the team in takedowns, reaching at least nine tackles for the fourth time this season. The safety has stepped into a more prominent role on defense in 2024, producing 52 total tackles (33 solo), including 1.0 sacks, over six games so far.
Sep 30, 2024
Records sack versus Bears
Lake logged six tackles (four solo), with 1.0 sack, during the Rams' 24-18 loss Sunday versus the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Lake was productive for Los Angeles despite the loss as he registered his first sack of the campaign. The 25-year-old has tallied 37 tackles (21 solo) through four games and is currently on pace for the best season of his career.
Sep 17, 2024
Reaches double-digit tackles
Lake recorded 11 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Lake has reached double-digit combined tackles in back-to-back weeks to kick off the 2024 campaign, with his total on Sunday being a single-game career high. His now 21 total tackles puts him in the top-10 in the league, and the second most of all safeties, trailing only Nick Cross. Lake will try to keep his momentum going in Week 3 against the 49ers.
Sep 15, 2024
Suiting up Sunday
Lake (hip) is active Sunday against the Cardinals, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lake was expected to play despite the questionable tag, according to head coach Sean McVay. The third-year pro's ability to suit up should be good news for the Rams secondary, which will be healthy for Week 2 with Cobie Durant (toe) also active.
Sep 13, 2024
Questionable for Sunday
Lake (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Sean McVay told reporters before Friday's practice that Lake is expected to play in Sunday's contest despite being officially listed as questionable on the Rams' injury reports, per Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. However, there's still a chance Lake is unable to play in Week 2 due to his hip injury, and if that's the case, Russ Yeast will likely assume the Rams' slot corner duties.
Sep 12, 2024
Added to injury report
Lake (hip) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lake was a full participant during Wednesday's practice session, but he appears to be working through a hip issue. Friday's injury report should indicate Lake's status for Week 2 against the Cardinals. The 2022 sixth-round pick led the Rams with 10 tackles in their Week 1 loss against the Lions.
Sep 9, 2024
Leads team in tackles
Lake recorded ten tackles (five solo) and one quarterback hit during Sunday's 26-20 overtime loss against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
The third-year pro had a career-high 10 tackles, leading the secondary who kept Jared Goff in check for much of the evening. Lake stayed on the field for every snap on defense and this encouraging usage, along with a defense already suffering from the injury bug, will likely keep Lake busy in a Week 2 showdown on the road against Kyler Murray and the Cardinals.
Aug 1, 2024
Favorite to earn starting role
Lake is expected to start at free safety this season, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Lake finished 2023 as the team's starter, but that wasn't necessarily guaranteed to carry over in 2024. With competition from rookie Kamren Kinchens and the returning John Johnson, he was expected to have to earn the role. However, although the role appears to be his to lose, he's been seeing work at cornerback as well, so his position on the Rams' defense may not be set in stone.
Feb 4, 2024
Develops into starting role
Lake logged 53 tackles (42 solo), six passes defended and recovered a fumble during the 2023 regular season over 14 games played.
ANALYSIS
Through the first half of the 2023 season, Lake looked like he was going to continue his role from his rookie year as a special teams regular with scant usage on defense, but he replaced Russ Yeast as a starter after the bye week and performed well despite suffering a hamstring injury that cost him three games. With Jordan Fuller an unrestricted free agent, Lake will likely retain his starting role in 2024 barring a splash in the draft or free agency.
Jan 2, 2024
Solid outing in loss
Lake recorded five total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 26-25 win over the Giants.
ANALYSIS
The second-year pro made just the fourth start of his career Sunday, taking Los Angeles' starting free safety duties from John Johnson since returning from injury in Week 15. Lake has now made five-or-more tackles in each of his last five outings as well, bringing his season total up to 50 tackles. Expect Lake to continue starting in the Rams' secondary in their Week 18 game against the 49ers.
Dec 13, 2023
Logs estimated full practice
The Rams estimated Lake to be a full practice participant Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
The team held a "jog-through" Wednesday, so Lake didn't handle the rigors of a regular practice session. Nonetheless, the fact that he was estimated as a full participant bodes well for the safety's chances of returning from a three-game absence to face Washington in Week 15. Prior to getting hurt, Lake's role had been steadily increasing, and he logged 100 percent of the Rams' defensive snaps for the first time this season against Seattle in Week 11.
Dec 11, 2023
Could return against Commanders
Head coach Sean McVay noted Monday that he expects Lake (hamstring) back this week, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lake has missed the last three games after he sustained a hamstring injury in Week 11 against the Seahawks. He was able to practice in a limited fashion last week, but ultimately did not suit up in Sunday's 37-31 OT loss to the Ravens. If Lake is able to progress in his practice participation this week, he'll resume his starting spot at free safety alongside strong safety Jordan Fuller.
Dec 10, 2023
Remains sidelined
Lake (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lake was expected to return in Week 14 after missing the team's previous two games, but ultimately he will not. John Johnson should draw the start again at free safety in place of Lake.
Dec 8, 2023
Could play Week 14
Lake (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The second-year safety out of UCLA was able to log a limited practice session Thursday after recording a DNP on Wednesday, making it seem as if he could be trending in the right direction to play Sunday. Head coach Sean McVay told reporters Friday that he expects Lake to suit up in Week 14, but the team will be careful with his hamstring issue, per Rodrigue. Even if Lake can go Sunday, John Johnson will likely see an uptick in snaps in the Rams' secondary.
Dec 7, 2023
Practices Thursday
Lake (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
It's a step in the right direction for the starting free safety ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Ravens. Lake has missed the last two games with his injury. The second-year pro has 33 tackles, three passes defensed and a fumble recovery in 2023.
Dec 6, 2023
Misses practice Wednesday
Lake (hamstring) was a non-participant at the Rams' practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Lake has been unavailable for the team's last two games while nursing a hamstring injury and he remained sidelined at the first practice session of the week. The safety will likely need to log at least a limited session before the end of the week if he's going to return to the field for Sunday's matchup with the Ravens.
Dec 4, 2023
Nearing return
Lake (hamstring) is could return to the field in Week 14 versus the Ravens, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lake is considered to be "trending up" from his hamstring injury and is likely to be back for Week 15, if not Sunday against Baltimore. The safety has missed the last two contests since getting hurt in the team's Week 11 win over Seattle and his return to the field would provide the team with a major boost to their secondary ahead of a tough matchup with the Ravens.
Dec 1, 2023
Won't play Week 13
Lake (hamstring) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus Cleveland, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Lake did not practice at all during Week 13 prep due to a hamstring injury. The issue also caused the second-year safety to miss Week 12 against Arizona. John Johnson saw more work against the Cardinals and will likely get an extended opportunity against the Browns this Sunday as well.
Nov 29, 2023
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Lake (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Lake sat out practice once again after missing last week's win over Arizona due to a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old is now in danger of missing his second straight game, and if he ends up being unable to play versus Cleveland Sunday, John Johnson should start at safety.
Nov 27, 2023
Week 13 in doubt
Lake (hamstring) is not trending in the right direction for the Rams' Week 13 matchup with the Browns, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Head Coach Sean McVay does not sound optimistic regarding Lake's chances of playing, but he has not officially been ruled out. More clarity will come as the week progresses. If he indeed cannot play, John Johnson and Russ Yeast would presumably be in line for bigger workloads.
Nov 24, 2023
Missing Week 12
Lake (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
ANALYSIS
According to head coach Sean McVay, Lake had been experiencing soreness in his hamstring after the Rams' Week 11 win over the Seahawks, and he's since been ruled out for Sunday's contest. With Lake missing time, John Johnson and Russ Yeast will likely see more time in Los Angeles' secondary.
Nov 20, 2023
Dealing with sore hamstring
Coach Sean McVay said Lake has soreness in his hamstring after Sunday's win over the Seahawks, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The safety played on all 63 defensive snaps and recorded eight tackles. Lake has 33 tackles, three passes defensed and a fumble recovery in 10 games this season. Lake's status will be worth monitoring as the practice week continues.
Nov 12, 2022
Activated by Rams
Lake (knee) has officially been activated from the reserve/PUP list ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Lake was designated to return by the team on Oct. 26 and is now ready to go. The rookie sixth-rounder will presumably have a rotational role behind Nick Scott and Taylor Rapp in his NFL debut.
Oct 26, 2022
Set to return to action soon
The Rams designated Lake (knee) to return from their reserve/PUP list Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game versus San Francisco.
ANALYSIS
Lake returned to practice Wednesday, signaling that he could return from the knee injury that's kept him out all season so far as soon as Sunday. Once he's ready to play, the rookie sixth-rounder will likely be relegated to a rotational role behind Nick Scott and Taylor Rapp.
Aug 30, 2022
Changes NFI lists
Lake (knee) was moved to the reserve/non-football injury list from the active/non-football injury list Tuesday, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Lake will have to wait beyond Week 1 to make his NFL debut. The rookie's move to the reserve/NFI list will force him to miss at least the first four weeks of the season.
Jul 23, 2022
Lands on PUP list
The Rams have placed Lake on the active/PUP list due to an undisclosed injury, Stu Jackson of the team's official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Lake was selected by the Rams in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He will not be able to practice until he is activated from the PUP list. Thus, an early activation would be advantageous due to his fringe-roster status.
Apr 30, 2022
Staying in Los Angeles
The Rams selected Lake in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 211th overall.
ANALYSIS
The son of former All-Pro NFL safety Carnell Lake, Quentin joins the Rams following a successful collegiate career at UCLA. The Rams absolutely nailed their sixth-round selection of Jordan Fuller two years ago, so they'll hope they found another good starting safety in the sixth with Lake here. For now, though, Lake will just compete for the third safety role behind Fuller and Taylor Rapp.