Rams place Talib on IR, keeping him sidelined until Thanksgiving

The Rams placed cornerback Aqib Talib on injured reserve, sidelining the veteran until at least Thanksgiving.

The Rams also promoted cornerback Dominique Hatfield from the practice squad Wednesday ahead of their home game against Minnesota on Thursday.

Former Broncos star Talib will have surgery on his ankle Thursday after getting hurt during the Rams’ (30) victory over the Chargers. Marcus Peters, Talib’s fellow former Pro Bowl cornerback, also injured his calf, but isn’t expected to miss as much time.

Talib is making $11 million in his first season with Los Angeles. He must sit out at least eight weeks, which means he can’t return before the Rams’ 11th game.

Hatfield had three tackles while playing in 11 games last season.

Chargers’ Bosa aims for September.

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» Joey Bosa remains sidelined with a foot injury but the Chargers defensive end is hopeful he can return in early November.

Bosa addressed his injury for the first time Wednesday as the Chargers (12) began preparations for Sunday’s matchup against San Francisco (12).

“There is a little instability in the tendon, but there’s a good chance I won’t have surgery,” Bosa said. “I’m trying to be as safe as possible. If I try to rush back now it wouldn’t be good.”

Bosa has a bone bruise to his left foot. He first injured it during training camp on Aug. 7 and didn’t play in any of the four preseason games.

Jets coach denies report.

PARK, N.J.» Jets coach Todd Bowles vehemently denies a published report that says he is stripping defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers of some playcalling duties.

Bowles said the story by the New York Daily News on Tuesday was “100 percent false,” adding that it’s “completely a lie.”