Rams star Garrett to undergo surgery and miss at least four weeks

Los Angeles Rams lose pass rusher Myles Garrett for at least the next month after placing the Defensive Player of the Year on injured reserve; Garrett arrived in a trade from the Cleveland Browns during the offseason.

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Los Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett will be sidelined for at least the next four weeks after being placed on injured reserve with a knee injury that requires surgery.

The reigning Defensive Player of the Year was limited by the issue during training camp and admitted following Thursday's defeat to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne that it had proven more restrictive than first thought.

The Ringer's Tom Pelissero was first to report the news on Sunday as the Rams prepare for an extended period without their marquee addition.

Garrett was traded to the Rams by the Cleveland Browns in the blockbuster deal of the NFL offseason, fresh from breaking the all-time single-season sack record in 2025.

His arrival was followed by the shock return of Aaron Donald, who stunned the league by coming out of retirement to team up with Garrett at the forefront of the Rams' defense.

Donald was absent in Melbourne in Week One as he works his way back into full football shape.

Garrett is due to miss games against the New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills over the next four weeks. The earliest Garrett would be eligible to return is against the Arizona Cardinals in Week Six.

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