Matthew Stafford downplays Myles Garrett's knee injury impact for Rams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Matthew Stafford commented on Myles Garrett's knee injury, describing it as 'a little bump' in an interview on the 'Let's Go!' podcast. Garrett, acquired from the Cleveland Browns, is expected to miss a minimum of four games after undergoing arthroscopic surgery and being placed on injured reserve. Stafford expressed confidence in the team's ability to fill the gap left by Garrett, emphasizing the collective effort required from the entire team during his absence. They will face the New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, and Buffalo Bills in the upcoming weeks before Garrett could return in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals.
- •Myles Garrett faces at least four games out due to injury.
- •Stafford calls Garrett's injury a temporary setback.
- •Garrett logged no tackles in the season opener against the 49ers.
- •The Rams' next four opponents include the Giants and Cardinals.
- •Garrett can return as early as Week 6 against Cardinals.
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Matthew Stafford calls Myles Garrett's injury 'a little bump' for 2026
"Matthew Stafford isn't to concerned with Myles Garrett only missing a few games.
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