Myles Garrett reveals heartbreaking toll of knee injury ahead of Rams return

Myles Garrett says his two-month absence with a left knee injury was emotionally difficult because he could not play or share in his teammates’ successes. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year is expected to return for the Rams against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, after resuming practice this week, if there are no setbacks.

Garrett said mechanical problems in his gait worsened as he tried to play through soreness, and the Rams’ season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia made clear that he was being hampered. He eventually chose surgery after deciding continued play was not sustainable. Coach Sean McVay said the team would reflect on how it handled the injury, while noting Garrett has looked strong in practice.