Los Angeles Rams Leave Myles Garrett Timeline Unset Following Knee Surgery
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay announced that the team has no specific return timeline for defensive end Myles Garrett following his knee surgery. Garrett will miss a mandatory minimum of four games after being placed on injured reserve, but the franchise is waiting to evaluate his rehabilitation progress before establishing any further benchmarks.
Garrett played in the Rams‘ season-opening game against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, but struggled with his movement after dealing with a lingering knee issue throughout training camp. Following the game, McVay and the medical staff determined that immediate surgical intervention was necessary, leading to the decision to place the star pass rusher on injured reserve.
Surgery and Immediate Roster Adjustments in Los Angeles
Garrett underwent knee surgery on Monday, September 14, as sports.yahoo.com reported. The two-time Defensive Player of the Year failed to log a tackle while generating five pressures during the Week 1 loss to San Francisco, an outing where he admitted to reporters that he was not operating at full health.
McVay told reporters that the choice to shut Garrett down became clear immediately after the final whistle in Australia. Honestly, after I talked with him after the game, after I’d spoken with you guys and just seeing just how he felt,
McVay said, according to nfl.com. You look at it, we thought it was something that we’d be able to kinda manage. That wasn’t necessarily the case.
With Garrett sidelined, the Rams coaching staff must reconfigure their defensive front. Edge rushers Josiah Stewart, Desjuan Johnson, and Wesley Bailey are slated to absorb increased snaps in his absence.
Sean McVay Addresses Rehabilitation Progress and Future Games
Addressing the media on Monday, McVay emphasized that any projection beyond the mandatory four-week absence remains speculative. I don’t really [have a timeline for return] yet,
McVay stated, as noted by sports.yahoo.com. It’s all contingent upon how do things go today. You feel good about it. But I think it’d be unfair to him or really just without having the totality of all the information, to put any sort of timeline on it.
While an initial external report suggested a six-week recovery window, McVay pushed back against that specific target. He noted that Garrett is actively participating in team meetings and attacking his rehabilitation program with a positive mindset.
The Rams hold a 0-1 record heading into their upcoming schedule and face several high-stakes matchups while their defensive leader recovers. The team hosts the New York Giants on September 21 in Inglewood, California, followed by games against the Denver Broncos in Week 3, the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4, and the Buffalo Bills in Week 5.
Frequently Asked Questions About Myles Garrett’s Injury
Why was Myles Garrett placed on injured reserve?
Garrett was placed on injured reserve following a knee surgery performed on Monday, September 14. He struggled with a lingering knee injury throughout training camp and was visibly limited during the Rams’ Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
How many games will Myles Garrett miss?
NFL rules dictate that players placed on injured reserve must miss a minimum of four games. Head coach Sean McVay confirmed that Garrett will be out for at least that four-week period, though no definitive timeline exists for his eventual return to the field.
Who will replace Myles Garrett in the Rams defensive rotation?
The Rams are turning to edge rushers Josiah Stewart, Desjuan Johnson, and Wesley Bailey to see increased playing time while Garrett undergoes rehabilitation.
When do the Rams play next?
The 0-1 Los Angeles Rams will host the 1-0 New York Giants on September 21 at Inglewood, California, for their Week 2 matchup.