Myles Garrett is poised to return to the Los Angeles Rams’ lineup this Sunday, ending a seven-game absence that has left fans and analysts eager to see the league’s premier pass rusher in action. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the two-time Defensive Player of the Year is “on track to be activated” for the matchup against the Washington Commanders. This return marks his first appearance since the season opener in Melbourne, where he battled knee soreness that ultimately necessitated surgery and placed him on injured reserve after Week 2.
Rams’ record-breaking sack leader returns to the field after knee surgery
Garrett’s arrival in Los Angeles has been shrouded in mystery due to the lack of on-field production since the blockbuster trade in June. In his sole appearance with the Rams during the season opener against the 49ers, the All-Pro recorded three pressures but finished without a tackle or a sack in the loss. The trade, which saw the Rams send Jared Verse and draft capital to the Cleveland Browns, was designed to bolster a defense that has struggled to generate consistent pressure this season.
The stakes for this return are immense, as Garrett enters the 2024 season as the NFL’s all-time single-season sack leader with 23 bags from last year. His presence on the field is expected to significantly impact the Rams’ defensive scheme, providing a dynamic edge rusher who can disrupt opposing quarterbacks. If he plays, it will be a crucial test of his health and effectiveness, offering a much-needed boost to a team looking to turn its season around.
Source: Yahoo Sports
