Overview
- Multiple NFL reporters said Friday that Myles Garrett practiced all week and is 'on track' to be activated for the Rams’ Sunday game against the Washington Commanders, but the team had not confirmed a game-day activation.
- Garrett had knee surgery after the Rams’ season-opening game in Melbourne and was placed on injured reserve in Week 2, missing seven games before the team opened his 21-day practice window this week.
- Aaron Donald, who returned from retirement this season, has yet to record a sack in six games and teammates say Garrett’s presence would reduce double teams and create more one-on-one pass-rush opportunities.
- The Rams remain hampered by other injuries, including cornerback Jaylen Watson being placed on season-ending IR and Poona Ford out for the year, and have made minor roster moves such as adding kicker Joshua Karty to the active roster and signing cornerback David Long to the practice squad.
- Any activation will hinge on medical clearance and the Rams’ evaluation of Garrett’s in-game readiness after practice reps, with the team using the 21-day window to decide whether to place him back on IR or return him to the active roster.