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Myles Garrett placed on injured reserve, missing at least four games for Rams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:22 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Myles Garrett placed on injured reserve, missing at least four games for Rams

Summary

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett has been placed on injured reserve after undergoing knee surgery. This decision comes following his struggles in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. Garrett will miss the upcoming game against the New York Giants, as well as contests against the Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, and Buffalo Bills. Coach Sean McVay indicated that Garrett is progressing but will not be rushed back into action. The Rams are now forced to rely on other players, including Byron Young, while Garrett remains sidelined.

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Status Watch

•Garrett underwent knee surgery and is out for at least four games.
•He struggled in the season opener, recording five pressures but no tackles.
•Byron Young is expected to take on a larger role in Garrett's absence.
•Aaron Donald is practicing and may return against the Giants.

Latest Updates

4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Myles Garrett Absence Puts Rams’ Blockbuster Trade Under Early Pressure

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Rams made it official on Thursday what had been coming since the weekend: Myles Garrett is headed to injured reserve. Garrett underwent knee surgery after struggling through Los Angeles’ season opener against the San Francisco 49ers and will now miss at least four games. The Rams knew an absence was coming, but […] The post Myles Garrett Absence Puts Rams’ Blockbuster Trade Under Early Pressure appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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