The Los Angeles Rams just caught a break, evening their season record to 4-4 as head coach Sean McVay announced star pass rusher Myles Garrett will return to practice this week. And get this: injured tight end Terrance Ferguson might be back on the field, too.
Garrett’s Clock Starts Now
Garrett’s been out of action since the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers, sidelined by knee surgery and a tough recovery. There was chatter he might return last week, but the Rams played it cautious, which, honestly, you gotta respect. Now, the clock is officially ticking. McVay confirmed it, saying, “Myles will practice. We’ll start his clock.” For both Garrett and Ferguson, they’ve got three weeks once their clock starts to prove they’re ready to be activated off injured reserve or go back to IR. McVay called Garrett’s return a “real positive” development, adding, “Good chance that we’ll start Terrance’s clock as well. Have not made a definitive. Myles is a yes for sure. Then Terrance is looking more likely than not that we will but want to see how he’s feeling. Both of those guys, it looks like we will start their clocks.” That’s a lot of commitment from the coach, which tells you they’re serious about getting these guys back.
A Wrecking Crew and Needed Hands
When Garrett is finally healthy and back to his All-Pro form, he and defensive lineman Aaron Donald are expected to be an absolute wrecking crew for any offense out there. Seriously, imagine those two coming at you. But don’t sleep on what Ferguson brings to the table, either. The Rams are already without star wide receiver Davante Adams, who’s on injured reserve, and tight end Colby Parkinson is still sidelined with his own injury. That’s a big hole. So, with star wideout Puka Nacua holding things down, they desperately need pass catchers to step up. The good news? Parkinson is “making really good progress” in his recovery. The timing for these returns couldn’t be better.
No Big Moves at the Deadline?
With so much talent nearing a return, McVay seems to be pumping the brakes on the idea of a big trade at the deadline. He didn’t rule anything out, saying, “I would never rule anything out, but it would have to make sense. There are sometimes you have to really ask yourself what kind of resources are you willing to give up? Where do you really have needs?” But his vibe was definitely leaning away from making a splash. He believes they’re getting players back who “can make big impacts that are on our roster that aren’t necessarily eliminated for the rest of the season.” Given this sudden turn in injury luck and their recent string of wins, it looks like LA might be getting ready to make some noise in the second half of the season.
The Rams have a decent 4-4 record right now, and getting key players like Garrett and Ferguson back could completely reshape their trajectory. It’s a bold move by McVay to effectively say, “We’ve got what we need in-house,” rather than chasing external help at the deadline. This team seems to be building confidence, and if these guys return to form, the league better watch out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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