The Rams officially dropped a bombshell this Thursday, placing Myles Garrett on injured reserve. This move confirms what was reported Sunday: Garrett would be needing knee surgery and heading to the IR list after what felt like a seriously ineffective start to the season in their loss to the 49ers. Man, what a blow to kick off the year, right?
The Knee Issue That Tanked His Start
It’s always tough to see a star player sidelined, and Garrett’s situation is no different. Head Coach Sean McVay initially thought this knee injury was something Garrett could “work through,” but clearly, that wasn’t the case. Now, the team has made it official: he’s out for at least the next four weeks. You gotta wonder how much pain he was pushing through before this decision was made.
Who Steps Up for the Rams?
Here’s where it gets interesting: the Rams haven’t announced a corresponding move yet, leaving a roster spot wide open. And who could, in theory, fill that void? None other than Aaron Donald, who currently has a roster exemption. Talk about a potentially massive return just when they need it most.
The Rams are hosting the Giants on Monday night, and they’re going to need someone big to step up defensively. With Garrett out, that defensive presence is going to be sorely missed unless Donald makes his big return.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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