Dotson (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday night's divisional-round game against the Bears, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Sean McVay stated Friday that Dotson will resume his starting duties at right guard for Los Angeles after he missed the final two games of the regular season and last Saturday's wild-card win over Carolina.

Dotson (ankle) was estimated as a limited participant during the Rams' walkthrough Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dotson has been sidelined since the Week 16 loss to the Seahawks due to an ankle injury but appears closer to making his return. While head coach Sean McVay has expressed optimism that Dotson will be good to go for Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Bears, his availability in Thursday and Friday's practice sessions should provide more clarity towards his status for the game.

Head coach Sean McVay said Monday that he's "optimistic" regarding Dotson's potential availability for Sunday's NFC divisional-round game against the Bears, Adam Grosbard of the LA Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dotson hasn't played since injuring his ankle in Week 16 against the Seahawks, but McVay believes the starting right guard has a good chance to rejoin the action in the NFC divisional round. It remains to be seen if Dotson's practice participation level leading up to Sunday's game in Chicago supports McVay's optimism. If Dotson returns, Justin Dedich would likely be bumped back down to a reserve role.

Dotson (ankle) won't play in Saturday's wild-card round game against the Panthers, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Sean McVay ruled Dotson out Thursday, though McVay added that Dotson is making good progress in the starting right guard's recovery from an ankle injury sustained in Week 16 against the Seahawks. Justin Dedich is poised to continue filling in during the wild-card round, but Dotson has a chance to return in the NFC divisional round should the Rams advance.

Dotson (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dotson missed the Rams' last two regular-season games after spraining his ankle in Week 16 at Seattle, and now his availability for their wild card game at Carolina is in jeopardy. Unless he returns to practice Thursday, there's little chance he'll be able to play Saturday.

Dotson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dotson will end up missing the final two games of the regular season due to an ankle injury, though head coach Sean McVay relayed Friday that the sixth-year offensive lineman could return for the wild-card round of the playoffs. Justin Dedich is in line to start at right guard for a second consecutive week in Dotson's absence.

Dotson (ankle) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dotson continues to be sidelined by an ankle injury that he suffered against the Seahawks in Week 16. He'll have one more chance to return to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals. However, even if Dotson is cleared to play, the Rams may opt to sit the sixth-year offensive lineman as Los Angeles gears up for the playoffs, which would result in Justin Dedich once again starting at right guard.

Dotson (ankle) was a non-participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old has not returned to practice since sustaining an ankle injury in the Week 16 loss to the Seahawks. Dotson likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Cardinals.

Head coach Sean McVay told reporters Saturday that Dotson (ankle) won't play in Monday night's matchup against the Falcons, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dotson opened the Rams' week of practice with consecutive DNPs after spraining his ankle in the Week 16 loss to the Seahawks, so it's no surprise that he won't play Monday. While the 29-year-old is sidelined, expect Beaux Limmer to start at right guard in Week 17.

Dotson (ankle) did not participate at practice Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Dotson suffered an ankle sprain in Week 16 at Seattle and was carted off the field, so it's not a big surprise he's not able to practice yet. Unless he makes a remarkable return to practice Saturday, Dotson is trending toward sitting out Monday at Atlanta.