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Rams star Myles Garrett likely will not return to practice next week

Los Angeles Rams defensive star Myles Garrett remains out of action following left knee surgery after the team’s season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. Though eligible to return from injured reserve next week, Rams head coach Sean McVay indicated the team will likely delay activating his 21-day return window, prioritizing Garrett’s recovery progress.

The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year has missed four games—against the Giants, Broncos, Eagles, and the upcoming Bills—and is currently focused on rehab and team meetings. McVay emphasized that Garrett’s return hinges on meeting physical benchmarks and observing how his knee responds to football-specific drills before reintegrating him into game action.

The Rams acquired Garrett in a June trade from Cleveland, though he entered the season limited by knee irritation and struggled in his lone appearance, recording no tackles against the 49ers. With the team’s next four games against Buffalo, Arizona, Oakland, and San Diego looming, McVay aims to accelerate Garrett’s recovery while ensuring he returns at full strength.

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