Overview
- Coach Sean McVay said Monday that Myles Garrett will practice this week and the Rams have opened his 21-day injured‑reserve practice window to assess a return to the 53‑man roster.
- The team stressed a cautious ramp‑up and said it may need multiple weeks of practice before activating Garrett, otherwise the club must place him on season‑ending IR when the window closes.
- Tight end Terrance Ferguson also likely will begin his practice window this week, which would give the offense a needed playmaker coming off ankle surgery.
- Los Angeles has struggled to generate sacks in Garrett’s absence and ranks near the bottom of the league in sacks, so his return could change pass‑rush planning and reduce urgency to pursue an external veteran pass rusher before the trade deadline.
- Garrett was acquired in a high‑cost offseason trade that sent Jared Verse and multiple draft picks to Cleveland, so the team is prioritizing medical benchmarks and on‑field performance over a fixed calendar return to protect that investment.