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From ‘Hard Times’ to sunshine: Myles Garrett reveals what he listens to after games
Myles Garrett returned to action for the Los Angeles Rams after missing nearly two months with a knee injury, helping his team beat Washington 20-13. His three sacks and forced fumble marked a strong comeback after a frustrating spell on the sidelines.
After the game, Garrett listened to Ray Charles, whose blues and soul music he says he has enjoyed since childhood, introduced to him by his mother and grandfather. He named “You Are My Sunshine” and “Leave My Woman Alone” as two favourite songs, with the former reflecting the relief of his return.
In short
- Garrett returned from a knee injury after nearly two months out.
- He recorded three sacks and forced a fumble against Washington.
- Ray Charles provided the soundtrack to his comeback.
Explained simply
Myles Garrett is an American football player who plays as a defensive end, trying to pressure the opposing team’s quarterback and disrupt its attack. He has played in the NFL, the top professional league in the United States, and has become known for his ability to sack quarterbacks.
Ray Charles was an influential American singer and pianist whose music blended blues, soul and other styles. Garrett has said his family introduced him to Charles’s music when he was young, and that listening to it after games is part of how he unwinds.
Garrett’s return after a knee injury matters to the Rams because a key defensive player had been unavailable for weeks. His choice of familiar songs also offers a glimpse of the personal routines athletes may use around the pressure and physical demands of professional sport.