Overview
- NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport said Friday that Garrett is likely to begin practicing next week, which would trigger the Rams' 21-day window to move him from injured reserve to the active roster.
- The 21-day window gives the team three weeks to evaluate Garrett in practice and then decide whether to activate him for game duty.
- Garrett underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in September after playing in Week 1 and has missed the required IR games while he rehabs.
- The Rams placed defensive linemen Poona Ford and Kobie Turner on injured reserve this week, increasing the need for pass-rush reinforcements if Garrett returns.
- Garrett was the 2025 AP Defensive Player of the Year with a 23-sack season, so his availability would materially affect the Rams' pass-rush plans and short-term roster outlook.