Myles Garrett is not having a good beginning to life at the Los Angeles Rams. The former Cleveland Browns star arrived to the franchise this season and was expected to make a big impact, with the Rams being labelled Super Bowl contenders.
However, the Rams are having a subpar season with a 4-4 record, and Garrett also sustained an injury in the season-opening game. But there is now one good news regarding the defensive end.
Myles Garrett set to return to practice
Garrett has been sidelined on injured reserve since the Week 1 opening game against the San Francisco 49ers. He had a left knee injury that he sustained during training camp and played through clear physical discomfort during 46 defensive snaps in that game. This aggravated his issue and he had to undergo a corrective arthroscopic surgery after that game. He has missed all seven games since then, with the Rams struggling to perform.
Jun 6, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett looks on prior to throwing out the honorary first pitch before a game between the Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett looks on prior to throwing out the honorary first pitch before a game between the Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
There is now a positive update, with Garrett scheduled to return to practice this week. Head coach Sean McVay confirmed the update, stating the team will open Garrett’s 21-day practice window under NFL injured reserve rules. He said, “I want to be careful to even set any sort of expectations. I think just taking it a day at a time is going to be the best way that we can approach it. Think that’s the right thing for him, and really just to see how he responds. But I think it’s a real positive that we’re starting his clock.”
He added, “We’ll see what his status looks like as the week progresses. Came in, had some good strength, feeling good and optimistic, but we’ll kind of take his status a day at a time and see where he’s at by the time the game rolls around.” It was earlier reported that he would be practicing in the previous week, but it did not materialize.
The Rams have until the end of the 21-day window to activate Garrett to the 53-man roster or return him to injured reserve for the remainder of the season. While he will be available for practice sessions, it is unclear when he will be available to play or whether he could face the Washington Commanders in the next game.
Myles Garrett continues to work through his injury recovery, while the Rams prepare to face the Commanders next.
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