Myles Garrett Set to Return for Rams Against Washington

Rams coach Sean McVay said on November 6 that Garrett is likely to play against the Commanders, provided he has no setback. The team brought in Garrett, a two-time recipient of the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, over the summer, but he has appeared in only one game for Los Angeles, the season opener in Australia.

Garrett had been managing a knee problem during training camp and underwent surgery after the Rams returned from Melbourne. He resumed practice this week. McVay said the team would consider whether the procedure should have happened earlier, but said its focus was on moving forward.

The Rams have recorded 12 sacks, tied for 26th in the league, while Garrett has been out. Byron Young, the team’s leading sack-getter with 4½, said the defense had generated pressure but needed to finish more plays, and added that Garrett’s return could help. Aaron Donald is also expected to play alongside Garrett against Washington; Donald came out of a 2½-year retirement after the Rams acquired Garrett, but did not travel to Australia while rebuilding his fitness.

Tight end Terrance Ferguson is also expected back after missing time with an ankle sprain. The secondary has injury concerns: Jaylen Watson will miss the rest of the season because of a shoulder injury, while cornerback Trent McDuffie and safety Kam Curl are questionable for Sunday. McDuffie missed the week’s practices with a back injury, and Curl has a foot issue.