Sean McVay Confirms Myles Garrett Will Play in Week 1 Against 49ers

The Los Angeles Rams are preparing for their upcoming game in Australia against the San Francisco 49ers, with significant decisions regarding player availability ahead of their departure on Tuesday night.

Head coach Sean McVay announced that veteran defensive tackle Aaron Donald will not travel to Australia as he continues to recover after returning from a two-year retirement. In contrast, McVay provided positive news regarding Myles Garrett, who was acquired from the Cleveland Browns after a record-breaking season.

Garrett, who set the NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks last year, has been dealing with a knee injury that raised concerns about his participation in the season opener. However, McVay confirmed that Garrett will be ready to play against the 49ers on Thursday night.

According to Benjamin Royer of The O.C. Register, McVay stated, "Myles Garrett (knee) will be 'ready to go' against the 49ers in Melbourne." This news has generated excitement among fans eager to see Garrett and Donald compete together on the field.

As the Rams aim to kick off their 2026 season with a victory, they are considered favorites in the matchup against San Francisco. The team will need to acclimate to the international setting, but with Garrett's participation, expectations are high for a successful start to the season. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:35 p.m. ET on September 10.

Source: sports.yahoo.com.

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