Rams Bracing for Crucial Decision on Myles Garrett as Return Timeline Remains Fluid

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay provided an update on Myles Garrett as the star pass rusher works through his recovery from knee surgery. Garrett landed on injured reserve after his team debut, keeping him unavailable while he recovers.

Initial projections pointed to an extended absence, but McVay noted steady progress in the pass rusher's rehabilitation. The Rams plan to evaluate his status later this week to determine the next steps in his return.

Sean McVay discusses Myles Garrett recovery ahead of medical review

Garrett has not played since Week 1 and will stay on injured reserve for at least one more game as he continues rehabbing his surgically repaired knee. The injury designation requires him to miss a minimum of four games, a threshold that was met heading into Week 5.

Speaking to reporters during his Monday press conference, McVay acknowledged the ongoing recovery process without confirming an exact target date. 'I know he's making really good progress,' McVay said . 'We haven't talked specifics like that.'

The head coach noted he will consult with Reggie Scott, the team's senior vice president of sports medicine, to establish a definitive timeline ahead of Thursday's briefing. Reports in late September suggested a six-week recovery window that would push a possible debut past this week's Cardinals game, though McVay said he was not familiar with that specific timeline.

Garrett set the NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks last year and won his second Defensive Player of the Year award in the process. He played just 62% of Los Angeles' defensive snaps in the opener and did not record a tackle or a sack before exiting. Garrett later admitted knee swelling had limited him for most of training camp.

Rams await Myles Garrett's return after blockbuster trade

The Rams acquired Garrett to fortify their pass rush, cementing one of the biggest moves of the NFL offseason.

Los Angeles finally completed the blockbuster trade on June 1, sending Jared Verse and first-, second- and third-round picks in 2027, 2028 and 2029 to Cleveland for Garrett. The Rams also reworked his contract into a $204 million deal days after the trade closed.

Garrett has played in just one game for Los Angeles since his arrival. Los Angeles hosts Arizona in Week 6 and visits Washington in Week 9, two potential return windows.