Bills' Dion Dawkins Wishes Myles Garrett a Speedy Recovery Ahead of Monday Night Football

Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins has expressed his well wishes to Los Angeles Rams defensive star Myles Garrett ahead of their Monday night matchup. Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, has been sidelined since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery following the Rams' season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.

"I want to send a personal message out to Myles Garrett. Hope he gets healthy, man. Football misses him. Keep being Myles," Dawkins told reporters. Garrett has not played since that Week 1 contest, where he registered minimal impact, an early indicator of his health struggles.

The Rams acquired Garrett in a significant offseason trade, a move anticipated to bolster their Super Bowl aspirations. However, his single appearance this season has been a disappointment, and the team currently sits at a .500 record. Garrett was placed on injured reserve shortly after the season opener and is eligible to return after the mandatory four-week stint. Coach Sean McVay indicated that Garrett is progressing well, leaving open the possibility of his return for Week 6, which could provide a much-needed boost for the Rams' defense.

The upcoming game marks the Rams' fourth prime-time appearance in their first five contests of the season. Garrett's potential return could bring stability to a defense that has struggled to consistently perform at the expected level following the blockbuster trade.