Rams star Myles Garrett has a roughly six-week recovery timeline after knee surgery, NFL Network reported, making Week 9 a more realistic return than his Week 6 eligibility from injured reserve. His absence could affect the 2027 draft pick Cleveland receives from Los Angeles.
Coach Sean McVay said the Rams would not rush Garrett back. Los Angeles has Denver, Philadelphia and Buffalo in Weeks 3–5, followed by Arizona, Las Vegas and the Chargers in Weeks 6–8. The pick Cleveland receives is tied to the trade that sent Garrett to the Rams.
The article speculates that Los Angeles might give Garrett extra recovery time if it is treading water during what it describes as an easier stretch from Week 6. If the Rams struggle, it says they might speed up his return, potentially increasing the risk of reinjury.
