Myles Garrett prepares for Rams season debut with new rugby-inspired training
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 7:59 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett is entering the regular season following an offseason training regimen focused on collision mechanics and tackling technique. Working with Australian high-performance coach Billy Coffey, Garrett incorporated methods from rugby and combat sports into his preparation. The training video, shared by Coffey, shows the reigning Defensive Player of the Year executing drills intended to refine his defensive positioning and footwork. Garrett joined the Rams in an offseason trade that established the team as a top contender for the upcoming campaign. The Rams are scheduled to open their season against the 49ers on September 10 in Melbourne, Australia. Opposing fans and observers have noted the intensity of the workout, expressing concern regarding his impact on upcoming matchups against various starting quarterbacks.
- •Myles Garrett joined the Rams during the offseason.
- •Coach Billy Coffey trained Garrett using rugby-based collision techniques.
- •The Rams open their season against the 49ers on September 10 in Melbourne.
- •The defensive end is the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
- 7:59 AMYahoo Sports — Myles Garrett’s training methods on the Rams leave fans terrified for upcoming NFL season
"Los Angeles Rams DE Myles Garrett’s recent training video has led to strong reactions across social media ahead of the reigning Defensive Player of the Year’s title charge. Garrett was traded to the Rams in the offseason, a move that many believed firmly tipped the scales to establish the Rams as the prohibitive preseason favorites to win the Super Bowl.
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