Overview
- As of Aug. 26, Garrett has been largely absent from joint practices and preseason team work and is training individually while the Rams describe the breaks as precautionary.
- Coach Sean McVay says the team is erring on the side of caution with the goal of getting Garrett ready for the Sept. 10 opener in Melbourne and has not changed that plan.
- Garrett has publicly downplayed the issue, calling it routine soreness and saying he feels good while the club works to return him to full strength.
- Los Angeles acquired Garrett in a June blockbuster that included multiple draft picks and defensive lineman Jared Verse and signed him to a long‑term extension through 2030.
- The limited clarity on Garrett’s knee and his continued absences raise near‑term questions about the Rams’ pass rush plans, fan confidence, and whether the team will alter usage before the season begins.