Overview
- Multiple NFL reports on Friday say Garrett is on track to be activated from injured reserve and expected to play Sunday at Northwest Stadium with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET.
- Rams coach Sean McVay confirmed he expects Garrett and tight end Terrance Ferguson to be available but said the team will monitor Garrett’s practice load and limit reps if needed.
- Los Angeles still faces secondary losses that affect how much Garrett alone can change outcomes, with cornerback Jaylen Watson out for the season and Trent McDuffie listed as questionable.
- Garrett’s presence would immediately beef up a pass rush that has 12 sacks this season and force the Commanders’ offensive line to prioritize edge protection against a player who recorded 23 sacks in 2025.
- The return matters for the Rams’ playoff outlook because they entered the year as clear title contenders but sit 4-4, and getting Garrett back ahead of a tougher midseason slate could alter their second-half trajectory.