Los Angeles Rams pass rusher Myles Garrett has been placed on injured reserve and will miss at least four weeks following surgery on a knee injury. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year arrived in Los Angeles during the offseason after being traded by the Cleveland Browns, a move that followed his historic 2025 season in which he broke the all-time single-season sack record.
Garrett had previously indicated that the knee issue was more limiting than anticipated. During training camp, he was restricted due to the injury, and he addressed the matter publicly after Thursday’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, admitting the problem was affecting his performance more than initially thought.
NFL insider Tom Pelissero of The Ringer was the first to report the news on Sunday. The Rams now face an extended absence of their marquee acquisition as they navigate the early part of the 2026 season without their key defensive weapon.
Four weeks minimum? I wonder if this knee issue was actually worse than anyone admitted during training camp. The restrictions were a red flag.
This is huge news for the Rams. Losing Garrett right after that massive trade deal completely changes their defensive outlook for the season.