{
  "id": 17884169,
  "title": "Sean McVay Shares Update on Myles Garrett's Return Timeline",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/sean-mcvay-shares-update-on-myles-garretts-return-timeline",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T01:07:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/sean-mcvay-shares-update-myles-garretts-return-timeline-12652742"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rams defensive end Myles Garrett has not played since Week 1 after undergoing knee surgery. The team placed him on the injured reserve list, leaving fans uncertain about his return timeline. On Monday, Rams coach Sean McVay provided an update, stating that Garrett's 21-day practice window has begun. This week, Garrett will also practice, which is a positive sign. However, McVay emphasized that the team does not want to rush his return. They will re-evaluate him throughout the week once he starts practicing. To return, Garrett must be activated off the IR within the 21-day window, or his season will be over. That would be a significant blow, especially considering the Rams traded for him in the offseason. Garrett must return for this weekend's game against the Arizona Cardinals, the Week 10 matchup against the Packers, or by the latest for the Thanksgiving game against the Green Bay Packers. When he returns, it will be a highly anticipated game, potentially marking his first matchup with former DPOY Aaron Donald, who is returning to the Rams out of retirement. Donald missed Week 1 and another game due to back soreness. NFL fans have been eagerly awaiting to see these defensive powerhouses play together again.",
  "summary": "The reigning Defensive Player of the Year has been on the IR since after the first game of the season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Myles Garrett has begun 21-day practice window.",
    "Team cautious not to rush his return.",
    "Garrett must return for upcoming games."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The start of the practice window forces the Rams into a high-stakes decision to activate their offseason acquisition before his season ends due to strict injury reserve regulations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}