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- Myles Garrett is expected to be activated from injured reserve for Sunday’s game at the Washington Commanders, coach Sean McVay told reporters Friday.
- Terrance Ferguson is on the Rams’ Sunday activation plan following an ankle injury, and McVay said the tight end will play.
- Myles Garrett returned to practice this week following arthroscopic knee surgery in mid-September and an injured-reserve stint after the Rams’ opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. After Week 1, he said knee irritation that kept him out for most of training camp left him not 100% healthy.
- Los Angeles Rams acquired Garrett by sending two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Jared Verse and three draft picks, including a first-round 2027 selection, to the Cleveland Browns.
- Myles Garrett was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2025 after setting the single-season sack record with 23 for the Browns.
- Los Angeles Rams paired Garrett with unretired Aaron Donald in hopes of a fearsome pass-rushing attack, but the unit ranks tied for 26th in the NFL with 12 sacks this season.
Why it matters: McVay’s planned activation gives the Rams a 23-sack, 2025 NFL Defensive Player of the Year for Sunday’s game at Washington. Their pass rush has 12 sacks and a tie for 26th, making the roster change material: the club’s stated hope for a fearsome tandem with unretired Aaron Donald is not reflected in current production.
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