The Los Angeles Rams have played the majority of the past two games without starting nickel cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman. It was costly last week against the Vikings, but they were able to overcome his absence against the Saints thanks to the return of Kayvon Webster.

Robey-Coleman isn’t a big name, but he is a key player on defense for the Rams. Fortunately, Sean McVay expects to get him back on Sunday against the Cardinals after he missed the better part of the past two games.

“Yeah, I think so. I think he’s gonna be good,” McVay said of Robey-Coleman being available to practice and play this week. “He’s about 90 to 95 percent, is what they said. I think he is good. He’s going to be good to go. The anticipation is that he’ll be ready to practice this week, and unless there’s any setbacks, we expect him to be ready against Arizona.”

Robey-Coleman has been one of the Rams’ best offseason additions, picking off two passes in 10 games. Although he’s undersized, he plays bigger than his frame and is a consistent cover guy in the slot.

Getting him back on the field will allow for some additional flexibility in the secondary with Lamarcus Joyner being able to play a more traditional safety role rather than constantly having to play the slot.