Matthew Stafford, quarterback for the Rams, was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, a week after showing up on the injury report with a right elbow issue. That’s huge news, especially with the grind of the regular season in full swing.
Stafford’s Quick Recovery a Huge Relief
Think about it: the dude was on the injury report for his elbow, but still played all 75 offensive snaps last Sunday, guiding his team to a win over the Commanders. Now, less than a week later, he’s back to full participation in practice. That kind of resilience and quick bounce-back is exactly what you need from your signal-caller. It means the Rams offense should keep rolling without skipping a beat, and that has to be a massive relief for them.
Myles Garrett Limited After Explosive Return
On the flip side, outside linebacker Myles Garrett was a limited participant in practice. This comes after he had an absolutely monster Sunday, racking up three sacks in his return to the field. Three sacks! He played 37 of 62 defensive snaps, which is solid work for a guy coming back from injury. And here’s the kicker: Garrett hadn’t played since Week 1. He underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee the week after that first game. To come back cold and get three sacks is just absurdly good, but the fact that he’s already limited again on Wednesday means that knee is still a major focus for managing his health going forward. You gotta wonder how long he can keep that kind of performance up if his knee is still requiring limitations in practice.
Other Key Players on the Sidelines
It wasn’t just Garrett feeling the effects of the season. The injury report was pretty stacked for these teams. Several guys didn’t even hit the practice field at all: offensive lineman Steve Avila (hamstring), wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee/toe), cornerback Trent McDuffie (back), safety Kam Curl (toe), and tight end Terrance Ferguson (ankle/hamstring). That’s a lot of talent sitting out. Plus, joining Garrett with limited participation were tight end Davis Allen (oblique), tight end Colby Parkinson (ribs), and long snapper Joe Cardona (ankle). These kinds of reports, especially this deep into the regular season, mean teams are battling more than just their opponents, they’re battling the injury bug big time.
These practice reports are a constant reminder of the physical toll of the NFL season. While Stafford’s full go is fantastic news for his team, the ongoing management of Garrett’s knee, combined with a laundry list of other players missing or limited in practice, means both teams have their work cut out for them to stay healthy and competitive as the season rolls on.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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