Myles Garrett 'changing the culture' for Rams from sideline — SkimNews
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- Myles Garrett has missed 13 practices, including the Rams' mid-August joint session with the Cowboys, due to swelling in his knee, yet Cowboys QB Dak Prescott said Garrett was loud enough on the sideline to make his presence felt.
- The Los Angeles Rams traded for Garrett in June after his 23-sack, Defensive Player of the Year campaign with the Cleveland Browns, a move framed as part of maximizing the remaining time QB Matthew Stafford wants to play.
- Rams outside linebacker Byron Young said Garrett is "changing the culture," recounting how Garrett stopped the team from leaving practice and insisted they break down film together in the meeting room.
- Rams safety Kam Curl called Garrett "an alien," while defensive tackle Kobie Turner said watching Garrett rush reminded him of playing with Aaron Donald, who re-signed with the Rams on Sunday after retiring in March 2024 and jogged through practice that afternoon.
- Head coach Sean McVay said Garrett told him he feels about 85% healthy and that the Rams are erring on caution to peak for the Week 1 opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia (8:35 p.m. ET, Netflix).
- Right guard Kevin Dotson said blocking Garrett in camp triggers "AD protocol," noting the offensive line now must account for Garrett on every snap, and called the prospect of Donald coming out of retirement "great."
Why it matters: The Rams acquired the reigning Defensive Player of the Year specifically to extend Stafford's competitive window, so Garrett's knee is now the central variable in their championship calculus — and his teammates are already absorbing his habits (extra film sessions, elevated practice intensity) before he even practices. If McVay's caution pays off and Garrett is full-go for the Week 1 opener against the 49ers, Los Angeles could field the league's most disruptive pass rush, especially if Donald formally unretires to join it.
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