Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett has been placed on injured reserve and is expected to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery, adding to the team’s concerns after its 27-7 opening-game loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Garrett hopes to return in four weeks. The knee issue had limited his participation during training camp, and he played in the season opener before having the injury examined after the game.
Garrett had criticized his own performance following the loss. His absence also adds pressure on Rams coach Sean McVay and defensive coordinator Chris Shula as the team moves forward.
The Rams entered the season as preseason favorites to win the Super Bowl, with Garrett’s arrival viewed as a major reason for those expectations. He joined Los Angeles after recording 23 sacks for the Cleveland Browns last season, which was identified in the report as an NFL single-season record.
Fans reacted to the injury news on X. Some criticized the Rams for waiting until the season to address a problem that had affected Garrett during the offseason and training camp. Others joked that the team might need former Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald to return sooner than expected.
