Kevin Dotson: Everything you need to know

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