Los Angeles Rams edge rusher Myles Garrett is active for Sunday’s matchup against the Washington Commanders, marking his highly anticipated return to the lineup after missing the past seven games with a knee injury. The 10-year veteran had played just one game this season, appearing in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia where he recorded zero tackles. His return concludes the longest absence of his NFL career and provides immediate stability to a defense that has struggled to generate consistent pressure.
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The Rams acquired Garrett from the Cleveland Browns over the summer, trading for the two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year to bolster their pass rush. With Garrett back, Los Angeles finally fields its long-awaited defensive line trio, reuniting the star edge rusher with interior linemen Aaron Donald and Byron Young. This combination is critical as the Rams enter Week 9 with only 12 sacks, a number that lags behind elite defensive standards and highlights the urgency for Garrett’s impact.
Garrett’s return comes at a pivotal moment for the Rams (4-4), who are facing a Commanders team fresh off a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. The timing is crucial as Los Angeles recently lost linebacker Jaylen Watson for the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury. With Watson out, Garrett’s ability to pressure the quarterback becomes even more vital to compensating for the loss of depth and maintaining defensive cohesion against Washington’s offense.
Source: Yahoo Sports
