Myles Garrett is back at practice this week, and if you’re a Rams fan, you’ve gotta be absolutely hyped. Head coach Sean McVay dropped the bombshell Monday, November 2, officially kicking off the superstar defensive end’s 21-day practice window. After nearly two months sidelined following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, the pass rush is finally getting its MVP back on the field, even if it’s just practice for now. The team’s eyeing a potential return for Sunday’s Week 9 clash against the Washington Commanders, but McVay’s keeping a lid on the hype train, saying they’ll take it “a day at a time” and see how Garrett responds. Still, man, that clock is ticking, and it’s a huge positive.
The D-Line Desperation Is Real
And let’s be real, the Rams need Garrett back on that field like yesterday. Their defensive line has been absolutely decimated. We’re talking season-ending triceps injury for Poona Ford, and Kobie Turner’s battling a groin injury that’s gonna keep him out for weeks. This unit has been through the wringer, and that’s why Garrett’s presence, even just getting his conditioning back, is a massive shot in the arm. It’s gotta be a huge relief for Aaron Donald, too, seeing his partner-in-crime get back out there.
The Blockbuster Duo We Haven’t Seen Yet
Remember that blockbuster trade this summer that brought Garrett to LA? It was supposed to be epic. It was even a major factor in convincing two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald to pull himself out of a two-year retirement! The problem? We haven’t actually seen these two multi-time All-Pros on the field together yet. Donald missed the season opener in Melbourne, Australia, and Garrett, bless his heart, admitted he was focusing on protecting that ailing knee during that game, which probably explains his struggles. The potential of that duo, though, still hangs in the air, a devastating force waiting to be unleashed.
This week is all about seeing how Garrett responds. Every single rep matters, and every day brings us closer to seeing that powerhouse defensive end back wrecking opposing offenses. The Rams are taking it slow, but the countdown to the Commanders game is on. Can they get their full strength back? We’re all watching.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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