SB Nation faults the Rams’ handling of Myles Garrett’s knee as his absence estimate rises to six weeks, up from an earlier four-week report. It argues the team could have scoped his knee in early August rather than wait, though the longer timeline was unclear then.
Garrett’s knee soreness was first reported July 29; the Rams called it “precautionary.” After aggravating the knee during camp, he sat out most practices. The analysis says his absence looms over games against the Broncos, Eagles and Bills, with his status uncertain for the following matchups with the Cardinals and Raiders.
The article also says Puka Nacua is dealing with a reported loss of top-end explosiveness and could return as soon as next week; surgery is possible if he does not feel back to himself. It questions whether the Rams are weighing his long-term future against their need for him in the final year of his rookie contract, but does not establish that this is guiding the team’s decisions.
