Rams Defensive Star Myles Garrett Set for Knee Surgery and Injured Reserve

Garrett Headed to IR

The Los Angeles Rams have received some devastating news regarding their defense. Star defensive end Myles Garrett is set to undergo surgery on his knee and will be placed on injured reserve. This is a massive blow for a team that had high hopes for their new defensive star.

Garrett did manage to play in the Rams' opening game of the season, which ended in a loss to the San Francisco 49ers. However, his impact was limited, and he was clearly struggling on the field.

After the game, Garrett was highly critical of his own play. He stated that his performance on the field was "the worst version of myself that I've put out there." He also admitted that his knee was not 100 percent healthy before the game even kicked off.

A Summer of Knee Issues

This knee issue has been lingering for some time. Garrett missed the vast majority of the Rams' training camp this summer. Head coach Sean McVay previously tried to downplay the issue, calling it swelling in his knee.

Garrett himself has been quiet about the specifics of the injury. He has declined to tell reporters which knee is injured. However, observers noticed him wearing a protective sleeve on his left leg during several practices before the season started.

The Rams acquired Garrett this offseason in a major trade. He arrived in Los Angeles as the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Last season, he set the record for sacks in a single season while playing for the Cleveland Browns. Now, the Rams must figure out how to generate a pass rush without him.

What it means for the next game

New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams (NFL, Tue, 22 Sep): Los Angeles Rams win 79%, New York Giants win 21%; projected score Los Angeles Rams 28, New York Giants 19. Our safest pick: Rams to win. Our best value pick: Under 48.5 points.