Sean McVay has made it clear that Myles Garrett will not have his 21-day practice window opened this week, leaving the star pass rusher on a week-to-week basis as he continues his recovery from arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
That update matters because Garrett has already missed four weeks since the Rams placed him on injured reserve on Sept. 17. The delay pushes back the earliest point at which the team can begin the activation process, with his next opportunity now coming against the Washington Commanders on Nov. 8.
Why the delay matters
The Rams acquired Garrett in a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Browns in June, and they entered the 2026 campaign with high expectations because of that move. A player of Garrett's standing is expected to change the edge of a defense, so any setback in his return timeline is significant.
Friday's report from Ian Rapoport had suggested Garrett was likely to return to practice in the week leading up to a Week 8 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. McVay's comments on Wednesday now show that will not happen, at least for this week.
The important detail is not only that Garrett remains out, but that the Rams are still managing his recovery carefully. Calling him week-to-week is a sign that the team is not rushing the process, even with the pressure that comes from having a 30-year-old pass rusher expected to be central to their 2026 campaign.
What comes next for the Rams?
For now, the Rams will have to wait. Garrett remains on IR, his 21-day practice window has not been opened, and his return timetable is still unresolved beyond McVay's week-to-week update.
That means Nov. 8 is now the next realistic marker to watch, when Los Angeles could finally get a clearer sense of whether Garrett is ready to begin the final stage of his comeback.
