Rams Hold Myles Garrett Out a Third Straight Day With Lower-Body Soreness
Sean McVay says there's 'no reason for concern' and is managing his newly acquired pass rusher with an eye toward the season opener in Australia.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett missed his third straight practice with lower-body soreness, though coach Sean McVay downplayed any concern. "He has a little soreness in his lower half, but nothing to worry about," McVay said.
Why the extra caution?
Garrett, acquired by the Rams in a trade from Cleveland this offseason, is being managed with the season opener in mind. Los Angeles opens against San Francisco in Melbourne, Australia, and McVay framed the approach around that trip: "How do we keep him as fresh as possible while getting the necessary callous... so that when we do play in Australia, he's ready to play."
What's the plan going forward?
McVay said the team is erring on the side of being smart, with a reassessment planned after a scheduled team off-day. Garrett was expected to sit again before that point.
Why does this matter for a first-year Ram?
With Garrett still adjusting to a new defense after the trade, getting him full practice reps matters for building chemistry with his new teammates. The soreness delays that process slightly, though the team isn't treating it as a serious issue.
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- ESPN: Rams hold Garrett out as he deals with 'a little soreness'
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