Myles Garrett, the guy the Los Angeles Rams went all-in for this offseason, hasn’t played a snap since Week 1, and honestly, nobody knows when he’s coming back. This isn’t just a minor blip for the Rams, it’s becoming a full-blown crisis, especially with what they gave up to get him.
Sean McVay’s “I’m Not Sure Yet” Is All We Got
Rams head coach Sean McVay dropped a real head-scratcher when asked about Garrett’s return for their game against the Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday. He wasn’t even sure if their superstar offseason acquisition would practice this week. Seriously, he had to meet with Reggie Scott, the Rams’ Senior Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance, before making any decisions. No word yet on opening practice windows for Garrett or tight end Terrance Ferguson. McVay’s exact words when pressed were, “I’m not sure yet. I’m not decided on those things.” He doubled down, saying he’d meet with the medical team and “follow their guidance based on where he’s at and how he’s feeling.” It feels like McVay is either playing some serious gamesmanship or just genuinely doesn’t have a clue. Either way, it’s not a good look when your franchise cornerstone is this much of a mystery.
A Massive Investment, Zero Return So Far
Let’s be real, the Rams paid a *ton* to get Garrett. They traded away a first-round pick, Jared Verse, and more to bring him in. This isn’t some fringe player, this is the 2025 sack leader we’re talking about. The expectation was immediate impact, a defensive anchor. But here we are, and Garrett hasn’t logged a single sack or even a tackle for his new team since Week 1. This isn’t just about missing a player, it’s about the void he’s left in a defense that needs serious firepower up front. The longer Garrett stays sidelined, the tougher it gets for the Rams to keep their heads above water in what’s already a brutal 2026 season. They need to go on a run, and they need Garrett back to make that huge trade even remotely worth it from a playoff perspective. There’s a real question looming: by the time Garrett is actually ready to play, if he even is this season, will there even be a point to bringing him back this year, or will it be better to just wait until 2027? As McVay himself might say, “I’m not sure yet. I’m not decided on those things.”
The Rams face the Chargers on Sunday, and it feels like the big decision on Garrett’s status could dictate the entire trajectory of their season.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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