Rams’ Plan for Myles Garrett’s Return vs Commanders Revealed
Myles Garrett hasn't played since Week 1. But the Rams don't plan to ease him into things against the Commanders on Sunday.
The Los Angeles Rams have won two consecutive games to return to .500, but their pass-rush has fallen short of expectations. Currently, the Rams are ranked 26th in the NFL with just 12 sacks. However, this could change this Sunday. Star defensive end Myles Garrett will return to action after being sidelined by a knee injury for the last seven games.
Head coach Sean McVay announced on Friday that Garrett has been activated from injured reserve. Garrett, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, is expected to play a significant role in Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders. "Rams star edge Myles Garrett is expected to return to action Sunday against the Commanders — and he could play a significant role," wrote Tom Pelissero from The Ringer.
It has been a challenging start for Garrett since joining the Rams. The team acquired him from the Cleveland Browns in June for Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-rounder, and a 2029 third-rounder, and subsequently signed him to a five-year, $208 million contract. Despite the investment, Garrett struggled in training camp, missing most of it due to a knee issue and finishing the season without a tackle in the Rams' opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Following arthroscopic knee surgery in mid-September, Garrett expressed his satisfaction with returning and making the most of his time off. This Sunday will also mark Garrett's first opportunity to play alongside three-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald, who recently returned from a two-year retirement. The two have been anticipated to form a formidable pass-rushing duo.
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