The Los Angeles Rams will be without star edge rusher Myles Garrett for at least the next four games, as the team announced he will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and be placed on injured reserve.
Head coach Sean McVay addressed the situation on Monday, stating that the team initially believed Garrett could manage his knee injury without surgery. "Obviously, being out there and playing in a real game, you learn like, ‘Hey, maybe that’s not the case.’ So let’s change course with that," McVay said.
The timeline for Garrett's return remains uncertain, though knee arthroscopy typically requires six to eight weeks for recovery. McVay indicated that the team will take a day-by-day approach to his rehabilitation. "We know he’ll be available in four weeks potentially, so we’ll just take that a day at a time,” McVay added.
Garrett, acquired by the Rams in a significant offseason move, played in 61.5% of defensive snaps in the team's Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, recording zero sacks and zero tackles. The surgery and subsequent absence mark a significant setback for both the player and the team, especially after he missed a considerable portion of training camp with the same injury.
In related news, McVay also provided an update on three-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald, who was inactive for the team's trip to Australia. McVay stated the team's focus is on getting Donald "up to speed" for his return to the field.