Rams Sunday Morning Notebook: Optimism Grows for Myles Garrett Return, Trade Buzz Heats Up

On November 1, 2026, the Los Angeles Rams prepared to face the Chargers at SoFi Stadium as reports pointed to optimism that injured edge rusher Myles Garrett could return to practice in Week 9. Trade speculation linked the Rams to receivers Josh Downs and Brian Thomas Jr.; the team also elevated kicker Joshua Karty and could consider former Rams coach Ejiro Evero for a future defensive role.