Apparently, this injury was a "true accident," per McVay, who added that something fell on Dedich's hand.
Who is Justin Dedich?
Dedich, 26, is an offensive lineman for the Rams, entering his third year in the NFL. Through two seasons, Dedich has played in 29 regular season games and made nine starts for the Rams. He's also played in three playoff games, making one start during the 2025-26 postseason.
Highmark Stadium. Buffalo Bills. Opening in 2026.
(Shawn Dowd, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Allegiant Stadium. Las Vegas Raiders. Opened in 2020.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
SoFi Stadium. Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams. Opened in 2020.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta Falcons. Opened in 2017.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
U.S. Bank Stadium. Minnesota Vikings. Opened in 2016.
(Brace Hemmelgarn, USA TODAY Sports)
Levi's Stadium. San Francisco 49ers. Opened in 2014.
(Sergio Estrada, USA TODAY Sports)
MetLife Stadium. New York Giants and New York Jets. Opened in 2010.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
AT&T Stadium. Dallas Cowboys. Opened in 2009.
(Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports)
Lucas Oil Stadium. Indianapolis Colts. Opened in 2008.
(Aaron Doster, USA TODAY Sports)
State Farm Stadium. Arizona Cardinals. Opened in 2006.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia Eagles. Opened in 2003.
(Eric Hartline, USA TODAY Sports)
Ford Field. Detroit Lions. Opened in 2002.
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NRG Stadium. Houston Texans. Opened in 2002.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
Gillette Stadium. New England Patriots. Opened in 2002.
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Lumen Field. Seattle Seahawks. Opened in 2002.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
Empower Field at Mile High. Denver Broncos. Opened in 2001.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh Steelers. Opened in 2001.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
Huntington Bank Field. Cleveland Browns. Opened in 1999.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
Nissan Stadium. Tennessee Titans. Opened in 1999.
(Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY)
M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore Ravens. Opened in 1998.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Opened in 1998.
(Aaron Doster, USA TODAY Sports)
Northwest Stadium. Washington Football Team. Opened in 1997.
(Kareem Elgazzar, Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bank of America Stadium. Carolina Panthers. Opened in 1996.
(Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY Sports)
EverBank Stadium. Jacksonville Jaguars. Opened in 1995.
(Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY Sports)
Hard Rock Stadium. Miami Dolphins. Opened in 1987.
(Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports)
Caesars Superdome. New Orleans Saints. Opened in 1975.
(Chuck Cook, USA TODAY Sports)
Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City Chiefs. Opened in 1972.
(Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports)
Lambeau Field. Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957.
(Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports)
Soldier Field. Chicago Bears. Opened in 1924.
(Matt Cashore, USA TODAY Sports)
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Highmark Stadium. Buffalo Bills. Opening in 2026.
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Highmark Stadium. Buffalo Bills. Opening in 2026.
(Shawn Dowd, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
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Allegiant Stadium. Las Vegas Raiders. Opened in 2020.
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SoFi Stadium. Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams. Opened in 2020.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta Falcons. Opened in 2017.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
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U.S. Bank Stadium. Minnesota Vikings. Opened in 2016.
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Levi's Stadium. San Francisco 49ers. Opened in 2014.
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MetLife Stadium. New York Giants and New York Jets. Opened in 2010.
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AT&T Stadium. Dallas Cowboys. Opened in 2009.
(Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports)
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Lucas Oil Stadium. Indianapolis Colts. Opened in 2008.
(Aaron Doster, USA TODAY Sports)
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State Farm Stadium. Arizona Cardinals. Opened in 2006.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
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Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia Eagles. Opened in 2003.
(Eric Hartline, USA TODAY Sports)
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Ford Field. Detroit Lions. Opened in 2002.
(Tim Fuller, USA TODAY Sports)
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NRG Stadium. Houston Texans. Opened in 2002.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
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Gillette Stadium. New England Patriots. Opened in 2002.
(Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports)
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Lumen Field. Seattle Seahawks. Opened in 2002.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
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Empower Field at Mile High. Denver Broncos. Opened in 2001.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
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Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh Steelers. Opened in 2001.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
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Huntington Bank Field. Cleveland Browns. Opened in 1999.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
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Nissan Stadium. Tennessee Titans. Opened in 1999.
(Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY)
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M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore Ravens. Opened in 1998.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
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Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Opened in 1998.
(Aaron Doster, USA TODAY Sports)
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Northwest Stadium. Washington Football Team. Opened in 1997.
(Kareem Elgazzar, Cincinnati Enquirer)
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Bank of America Stadium. Carolina Panthers. Opened in 1996.
(Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY Sports)
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EverBank Stadium. Jacksonville Jaguars. Opened in 1995.
(Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY Sports)
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Hard Rock Stadium. Miami Dolphins. Opened in 1987.
(Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports)
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Caesars Superdome. New Orleans Saints. Opened in 1975.
(Chuck Cook, USA TODAY Sports)
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Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City Chiefs. Opened in 1972.
(Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports)
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Lambeau Field. Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957.
(Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports)
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Soldier Field. Chicago Bears. Opened in 1924.
(Matt Cashore, USA TODAY Sports)
When is Justin Dedich expected to return?
Dedich is not expected to miss a ton of time. McVay told reporters that the team is "expecting him to be back in a little bit of time."
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When does the NFL preseason start?
The NFL preseason begins in full on Thursday, Aug. 13, with the first games of preseason Week 1 scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET.
