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Myles Garrett to Undergo Knee Surgery, Rams Place Star on Injured Reserve
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett is expected to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and be placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games. The move comes after a disappointing season opener and follows a knee issue that hampered him throughout training camp.
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Surgery and Injured Reserve
Los Angeles Rams star defensive end Myles Garrett is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee and will be placed on injured reserve, according to multiple reports on Sunday. A person with knowledge of Garrett's status told The Associated Press that the two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year would miss at least four games under NFL injured reserve rules. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team did not announce the severity of the injury.
Sources told Tom Pelissero of The Ringer and Netflix that the Rams hope Garrett can return after the minimum four-game absence. ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport also reported, citing sources, that Garrett was headed to injured reserve. A team official told the Los Angeles Times that Garrett would undergo surgery and could be placed on injured reserve.
The surgery is scheduled as an arthroscopy initially intended to perform a trim rather than a full repair, a source confirmed to OutKick, as reported by Fox News. If that expectation holds, the four-week timetable should be accurate.
Injury History and Season Debut
Garrett missed most of training camp while dealing with what Rams coach Sean McVay called swelling in his knee, according to TSN. Reports indicate he had been dealing with lower-leg and knee issues dating back to training camp, with the Rams managing his workload throughout the summer, as reported by NBC Sports. Garrett declined to say which knee is injured but wore a sleeve on his left leg during several practices, TSN reported.
Garrett started in the Rams' season-opening 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia on Thursday night. He recorded no tackles, sacks, or quarterback hits, and played 40 defensive snaps and six special teams snaps, according to Sports Illustrated. After the game, Garrett described his performance as "the worst version of myself that I've put out there," and said one of his knees was not 100% healthy going into the game, as reported by TSN.
Impact on the Rams' Schedule
Garrett will miss games against the New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, and Buffalo Bills, and is first eligible to return when the Rams host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6, as reported by Bleacher Report and Sports Illustrated. Heavy. noted that Garrett's earliest possible return would be in Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills on "Monday Night Football," though that would depend on recovery.
The Rams acquired Garrett in a blockbuster offseason trade with the Cleveland Browns, sending edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, and two future picks, according to the Los Angeles Times. The acquisition was part of a defense that made Los Angeles a Super Bowl favorite among many pundits before the season, Fox News reported.
Garrett, who set the NFL single-season sack record last season with the Browns, broke the record with 23 sacks, as reported by the Los Angeles Times and TSN.
Team Adjustments
Aaron Donald, who returned from a two-year retirement to rejoin the Rams, did not play in the season opener. Fox News reported that the Rams need Donald sooner rather than later now that Garrett will be out. Yardbarker noted that the Rams would lose a hefty amount of pass rush if both Donald and Garrett are absent in Week 2.
Sports Illustrated reported that the Rams' Super Bowl odds have dropped to +600 at DraftKings Sportsbook, though the team remains the favorite to win the Super Bowl and the NFC. The Rams also fell to third in the odds to win the NFC West, with their division odds moving from -105 to +190, according to Sports Illustrated.
How each outlet told it
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Fox News — World
Framing: Emphasizes the Rams' ongoing misfortune with Garrett's impending knee surgery and at least a four-game absence.
Facts Included:
Myles Garrett needs knee surgery and will be placed on injured reserve.
Garrett will miss a minimum of four games.
Garrett missed considerable practice time during training camp because of a troublesome knee situation.
Garrett will miss games against the New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, and Buffalo Bills.
The surgery is scheduled as an arthroscopy initially meant to perform a trim rather than a full-blown repair.
The Rams are the Super Bowl favorite among many pundits before the season began.
A source confirmed the injured reserve placement to OutKick.
Myles Garrett is expected to miss at least four games because of a knee injury that requires arthroscopic surgery
the person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce the severity of the injury
the Rams will place Garrett on injured reserve
Garrett was ineffective in the Rams' 27-7 loss to San Francisco in Australia on Thursday night
Garrett will be eligible to return in Week 6
The Rams sent edge rusher Jared Verse and three draft picks, including a first-rounder in 2027, to Cleveland to get Garrett in the summer
Three-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald returned from a two-year absence to rejoin the Rams, but he didn't play in the season opener
Myles Garrett is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee and be placed on injured reserve
Sources told Netflix and The Ringer reporter Tom Pelissero that the Rams hope Garrett can return after the minimum four-game absence under NFL injured reserve rules
Garrett appeared limited during Los Angeles' season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers
Garrett was acquired from the Cleveland Browns in one of the NFL's biggest offseason moves
Reports indicate Garrett had been dealing with lower-leg and knee issues dating back to training camp
Garrett's injury continued to bother him heading into the regular season, according to NBC Sports
The earliest Garrett could return would be after missing four games
His absence creates a significant hole in a defense built around his ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks, according to com
Myles Garrett is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee and be placed on injured reserve
Sources told Netflix and The Ringer reporter Tom Pelissero that the Rams hope Garrett can return after the minimum four-game absence under NFL injured reserve rules
Garrett appeared limited during Los Angeles' season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers
Garrett was acquired from the Cleveland Browns in one of the NFL's biggest offseason moves
Reports indicate Garrett had been dealing with lower-leg and knee issues dating back to training camp
Garrett's injury continued to bother him heading into the regular season, according to NBC Sports
The earliest Garrett could return would be after missing four games
His absence creates a significant hole in a defense built around his ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks, according to com
Framing: Announces Garrett's knee surgery and expected four-game absence, sourced to AP. — Factual and straightforward
Facts Included:
Myles Garrett is expected to miss at least four games because of a knee injury that requires arthroscopic surgery.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce the severity of the injury.
The Rams will place Garrett on injured reserve.
The two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year was ineffective in the Rams' 27-7 loss to San Francisco in Australia on Thursday night.
Garrett will be eligible to return in Week 6.
The Rams sent edge rusher Jared Verse and three draft picks, including a first-rounder in 2027, to Cleveland to get Garrett in the summer.
Three-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald then returned from a two-year absence to rejoin the Rams, but he didn't play in the season opener.
Garrett missed a lot of practice time in training camp because of his knee injury.
Myles Garrett is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee and be placed on injured reserve
Sources told Netflix and The Ringer reporter Tom Pelissero that the Rams hope Garrett can return after the minimum four-game absence under NFL injured reserve rules
Garrett appeared limited during Los Angeles' season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers
Garrett was acquired from the Cleveland Browns in one of the NFL's biggest offseason moves
Reports indicate Garrett had been dealing with lower-leg and knee issues dating back to training camp
Garrett's injury continued to bother him heading into the regular season, according to NBC Sports
The earliest Garrett could return would be after missing four games
His absence creates a significant hole in a defense built around his ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks, according to com
Myles Garrett is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee and be placed on injured reserve
Sources told Netflix and The Ringer reporter Tom Pelissero that the Rams hope Garrett can return after the minimum four-game absence under NFL injured reserve rules
Garrett appeared limited during Los Angeles' season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers
Garrett was acquired from the Cleveland Browns in one of the NFL's biggest offseason moves
Reports indicate Garrett had been dealing with lower-leg and knee issues dating back to training camp
Garrett's injury continued to bother him heading into the regular season, according to NBC Sports
The earliest Garrett could return would be after missing four games
His absence creates a significant hole in a defense built around his ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks, according to com
Myles Garrett is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee and be placed on injured reserve
Sources told Netflix and The Ringer reporter Tom Pelissero that the Rams hope Garrett can return after the minimum four-game absence under NFL injured reserve rules
Garrett appeared limited during Los Angeles' season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers
Garrett was acquired from the Cleveland Browns in one of the NFL's biggest offseason moves
Reports indicate Garrett had been dealing with lower-leg and knee issues dating back to training camp
Garrett's injury continued to bother him heading into the regular season, according to NBC Sports
The earliest Garrett could return would be after missing four games
His absence creates a significant hole in a defense built around his ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks, according to com
Myles Garrett is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee and be placed on injured reserve
Sources told Netflix and The Ringer reporter Tom Pelissero that the Rams hope Garrett can return after the minimum four-game absence under NFL injured reserve rules
Garrett appeared limited during Los Angeles' season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers
Garrett was acquired from the Cleveland Browns in one of the NFL's biggest offseason moves
Reports indicate Garrett had been dealing with lower-leg and knee issues dating back to training camp
Garrett's injury continued to bother him heading into the regular season, according to NBC Sports
The earliest Garrett could return would be after missing four games
His absence creates a significant hole in a defense built around his ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks, according to com
Myles Garrett is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee and be placed on injured reserve
Sources told Netflix and The Ringer reporter Tom Pelissero that the Rams hope Garrett can return after the minimum four-game absence under NFL injured reserve rules
Garrett appeared limited during Los Angeles' season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers
Garrett was acquired from the Cleveland Browns in one of the NFL's biggest offseason moves
Reports indicate Garrett had been dealing with lower-leg and knee issues dating back to training camp
Garrett's injury continued to bother him heading into the regular season, according to NBC Sports
The earliest Garrett could return would be after missing four games
His absence creates a significant hole in a defense built around his ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks, according to com
Myles Garrett is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee and be placed on injured reserve
Sources told Netflix and The Ringer reporter Tom Pelissero that the Rams hope Garrett can return after the minimum four-game absence under NFL injured reserve rules
Garrett appeared limited during Los Angeles' season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers
Garrett was acquired from the Cleveland Browns in one of the NFL's biggest offseason moves
Reports indicate Garrett had been dealing with lower-leg and knee issues dating back to training camp
Garrett's injury continued to bother him heading into the regular season, according to NBC Sports
The earliest Garrett could return would be after missing four games
His absence creates a significant hole in a defense built around his ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks, according to com
Framing: Focuses on the fact that Myles Garrett will undergo knee surgery and be placed on injured reserve
Facts Included:
Myles Garrett is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee and be placed on injured reserve
Sources told Netflix and The Ringer reporter Tom Pelissero that the Rams hope Garrett can return after the minimum four-game absence under NFL injured reserve rules
Garrett appeared limited during Los Angeles' season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers
Garrett was acquired from the Cleveland Browns in one of the NFL's biggest offseason moves
Reports indicate Garrett had been dealing with lower-leg and knee issues dating back to training camp
Garrett's injury continued to bother him heading into the regular season, according to NBC Sports
The earliest Garrett could return would be after missing four games
His absence creates a significant hole in a defense built around his ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks, according to com
Framing: Emphasizes Garrett's knee surgery and injured reserve placement. — Neutral and factual in reporting the injury and roster implications.
Facts Included:
Myles Garrett will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and end up on injured reserve, sources told Tom Pelissero of The Ringer.
Garrett has to miss a minimum of four games.
The Rams hope he can return at that point.
Garrett has been dealing with the knee injury since training camp.
Garrett recorded zero sacks or tackles in Thursday's contest.
Garrett is guaranteed to miss games against the New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, and Buffalo Bills.
The Rams acquired Garrett in a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Browns this offseason.
His arrival preceded 10-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Aaron Donald coming out of retirement to rejoin the team, although Donald did not play in Week 1.
Framing: The headline emphasizes Garrett's upcoming knee surgery and placement on injured reserve, focusing on the injury news itself.
Facts Included:
Myles Garrett will undergo knee surgery and is headed to injured reserve, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Sunday.
Garrett played in the Rams' opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers but said afterward that his performance was 'the worst version of myself that I've put out there,' saying one of his knees was not 100% healthy going into the game.
Garrett missed most of training camp while dealing with what Rams coach Sean McVay called swelling in his knee.
Garrett declined to say which knee is injured but wore a sleeve on his left leg during several practices.
Garrett is the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year and was traded to Los Angeles this offseason.
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10 outlets · 20 publishers · 20 articles consulted: Fox News — World, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, al.com, Bleacher Report, cleveland.com, WDIV ClickOnDetroit, Heavy., Los Angeles Times, MassLive, M Live Michigan, nj.com, Santa Ana Orange County Register, The Oregonian, Mechanicsburg Patriot News, Sports Illustrated, Staten Island Advance, syracuse.com, theScore, TSN, Yardbarker27 claims extractedVersion 5Written 2026-09-13