Myles Garrett manages knee injury before Rams season opener in Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett is dealing with knee swelling that has limited his participation during training camp. Head coach Sean McVay stated the team is taking a cautious approach with the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. The goal for Garrett is to be available for the season opener against the 49ers, which is scheduled to take place in Australia. Garrett has practiced fully only twice this summer and was previously expected to return to full team activities last week. The Rams are also monitoring the availability of Aaron Donald, whose status for the season opener remains uncertain. McVay indicated that neither player will participate if the team determines it is not in the best interest of the individual or the unit.
- •Myles Garrett has only fully practiced twice this summer due to knee swelling.
- •Sean McVay set a goal for Garrett to be ready for the season opener in Australia.
- •The Rams remain tight-lipped regarding Aaron Donald's status for the first game.
- •Myles Garrett was named one of 11 team captains for the 2026 season.
- •The Rams open the season against the 49ers next week.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Myles Garrett knee injury receives timeline with a specific ‘goal’ for Rams
"Just about everybody has been talking about the pairing of Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett on the Rams’ defensive line, but there’s a chance neither plays Week 1. Garrett has...
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