Talib played on a snap count during Sunday's 30-16 win over the Lions, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Talib did not record a single defensive statistic during Sunday's win. Coach Sean McVay said that he "wanted to see how he [Talib] felt after about 30 snaps. I thought he did a nice job." McVay expressed optimism that Talib would handle a full starting workload against the Bears in Week 14.

Talib will start at cornerback in his first game since being activated from Injured Reserve, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Talib missed nine games while on IR due to an ankle injury. The Rams appear confident in the veteran corner's health, as evidenced by immediately placing him in the starting lineup. He may still see a reduced snap count in his first game back if the team wants to ease him into a return, but it doesn't appear he'll be hindered much now that he's active.

Coach Sean McVay confirmed that Talib (ankle) would play in Sunday's game against the Lions, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rams set the stage for Talib's return from a nine-game absence by activating him from injured reserve earlier in the day. After missing more than two months following ankle surgery, Talib could be eased into the secondary mix in Week 13, though it shouldn't take much time beyond Sunday before he reclaims a full-time starting role. Talib's return should ultimately translate to fewer snaps and easier assignments for the likes of Sam Shields, Troy Hill and Nickell Robey-Coleman.

Talib (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old cornerback was designated to return Monday and has been practicing throughout the week. Coach Sean McVay hasn't said anything definitive about Talib playing in Sunday's game against the Lions, but it wouldn't make much sense to activate him unless he's ready for a role of some sort. Talib could help the Rams contain Kenny Golladay, who is working on a three-game streak with at least five catches and 78 yards.

Coach Sean McVay said Thursday that he expects Talib (ankle) to be activated to the 53-man roster before Sunday's contest at Detroit, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports. "He did a good job [at Wednesday's practice]," McVay stated. "I think he got more and more comfortable as the practice progressed, which was a positive thing."

EDGE Analysis

Talib has spent the past two months recovering from surgery to address a high-ankle sprain. Throughout November, he hinted that a Week 13 return was his expectation, and after returning to practice Wednesday, McVay seems to concur with the All-Pro cornerback. Barring a setback with his ankle, Talib appears as if he'll be elevated to the 53-man roster by Saturday afternoon's deadline.

Talib (ankle) has officially been designated to return from injured reserve, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Talib, who originally landed on IR after injuring his ankle in Week 3, is slated to return to practice this week with a reasonable expectation to be available to play Sunday against the Lions. His availability would undoubtedly be a significant boost to a Los Angeles defense that has allowed 8.1 yards per pass attempt in 2018 (27th in NFL), and simultaneously a downgrade for Detroit pass catchers. In less than three games as a Ram to begin the year, Talib racked up nine tackles, two pass breakups, and one forced fumble.

Talib met with his doctor Wednesday and expects to be "full speed" by Thanksgiving, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rams have a bye in Week 12, so Talib's projected return remains on track for a Week 13 matchup against the Lions. Head coach Sean McVay added that the cornerback was making a lot of progress in his rehab. It's worth noting that with an 8-1 record, Los Angeles has no reason to rush Talib back until he's fully healthy.

Talib (ankle) is hopeful to return from injured reserve for the Rams' Week 13 matchup with the Lions, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Talib was placed injured reserve with the designation to return after eight weeks in late September. He subsequently underwent surgery on his ankle and has been sidelined since. The veteran expressed optimism following a visit with his doctor on Tuesday, and setting his sights on a Week 13 return. Still, he will need to avoid any setbacks to reach that goal.

Talib (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Talib is scheduled for surgery Thursday and will now be ineligible for the next eight weeks. The Rams likely hope to get him back late in the season, but they'll need Troy Hill and Sam Shields to step up for the time being. It doesn't help that the Rams' other starting cornerback, Marcus Peters (calf), is looking shaky for Thursday's game against the Vikings. It could be a big night for Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen, though Minnesota's struggling offensive line will have its hands full with Aaron Donald and Ndamukong Suh.

Talib (ankle) will undergo surgery Thursday, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Talib endured a high-ankle sprain Sunday against the Chargers and was originally expected to miss only a month, but now that surgery is on the horizon, he'll likely be sidelined significantly longer. Sam Shields and Nickell Robey-Coleman will likely be called upon going forward to fill the huge void left by Talib.