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Myles Garrett Misses Thursday Practice With Hip Injury, Week 1 Status Uncertain

Official injury designations due Friday will clarify his availability for the Bengals opener.

Overview

  • Cleveland confirmed the All-Pro defensive end did not practice Thursday because of a hip issue, creating uncertainty for Sunday against Cincinnati.
  • Garrett was not listed on Wednesday’s injury report, making Thursday’s absence a late-week development before the opener.
  • Team and league injury statuses will be released after Friday’s practice, providing the first formal indication of his Week 1 outlook.
  • Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday following offseason knee surgery, offering potential interior support.
  • Garrett has nine career sacks of Joe Burrow and is the league’s only player with double-digit sacks in each of the past seven seasons, underscoring his importance to Cleveland’s pass rush.