Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett has been placed on injured reserve and is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Garrett is aiming to return in four weeks, although the timetable remains uncertain. The Rams hope he can be back by their sixth game.
The knee problem restricted Garrett during training camp, but he played in the opener before the injury was evaluated after the game. His move to injured reserve follows Los Angeles’ 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. Garrett also faulted his own performance after the defeat, while the injury creates added pressure for coach Sean McVay and defensive coordinator Chris Shula.
The Rams began the season as preseason Super Bowl favorites, and Garrett’s addition was considered a major factor in those projections. He came to Los Angeles after posting 23 sacks for the Cleveland Browns last season, a total described in the report as an NFL single-season record.
Fans discussed the injury on X, with some questioning why the team did not address a problem that had affected Garrett in the offseason and training camp. Others joked about a possible early return by former Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Source: sports.yahoo.com