Myles Garrett will not return to Los Angeles Rams practice this week as he continues recovering from knee surgery, head coach Sean McVay confirmed on Tuesday. The defensive end has missed the last four games and remains on injured reserve, with no immediate plans to open his 21-day practice window.
Garrett, a major offseason acquisition for the Rams, played in just one game this season before undergoing surgery a few days after the season opener. He admitted afterward that he was not at full fitness during that game, describing it as the worst version of himself he could have put on the field. His absence has forced Los Angeles to rely on a rotation that includes Byron Young and Josaiah Stewart, supported by Wesley Bailey and Desjuan Johnson.
Despite being eligible to come off injured reserve, Garrett’s recovery is taking longer than initially hoped. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the expected recovery timeline is around six weeks, which would put Garrett’s potential return around Week 7. However, McVay has not set a specific date for his comeback, emphasizing the team’s intention not to rush the process.
Opening Garrett’s practice window would trigger a three-week countdown for the Rams to activate him to the roster, a decision the team is holding off on until they are confident in his readiness. This cautious approach reflects the long NFL season ahead and the Rams’ preference to have Garrett available for the crucial final stretch rather than risk further setbacks.
The defensive end’s absence has tested the Rams’ depth on the edge, but they have managed to maintain competitiveness despite losing a player many expected to impact their defense immediately. Still, the hope remains that Garrett’s return will provide a boost when he’s fully fit.
For now, the Rams will continue managing their roster without their prized offseason addition. The latest update confirms that Garrett will remain on injured reserve with no practice activity this week.
According to Yahoo Sports.
