Aqib Talib must undergo surgery following an injury to the ankle; No timetable for the return | Bleacher's report

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Los Angeles Rams midfielder Aqib Talib will be operated on injured ankle Thursday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL network.

The timing of his return will only be known after the surgery.

The injured talibs were injured in Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers and were not able to return.

ESPN & # 39; s Adam Schefter At first, Talib would have missed at least a month due to a high ankle sprain.

The 32-year-old is in his first season with the Rams after being traded off the Denver Broncos in the off season. He has already had a positive impact with his new team, totaling nine tackles, two defending passes and a forced fumble in three games.

Unfortunately, the absence of the veteran will be particularly detrimental for Los Angeles defense, as Marcus Peters also suffered an injury in the third week. Rapoporthis stump of veal could keep him for two or four weeks.

Without their first two turns, the Rams will have to turn to Sam Shields, Nickell Robey-Coleman and Troy Hill to keep things afloat in high school until starters are back to their full potential.

With Stefon Diggs, Adam Thielen and the rest of the Minnesota Vikings, the next game on Thursday, this could be a difficult task for backups.