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 requiring surgery. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year acknowledged the issue was more restrictive than initially thought following the Rams' loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne. Garrett was traded to the Rams from the Cleveland Browns in the blockbuster NFL offseason deal after breaking the all-time single-season sack record in 2025.

His absence will impact games against the New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, and Buffalo Bills, with a potential return against the Arizona Cardinals in Week Six. The Rams had entered the season as Super Bowl favourites, bolstered by Garrett’s arrival and the surprise return of Aaron Donald from retirement. Donald remains sidelined as he works back into full football shape.

Head coach Sean Mc Vay’s unit, led by MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford, now faces a key defensive challenge without its marquee pass rusher. Fans can watch the 2026 NFL season live on Sky Sports, including all London games and playoff action en route to Super Bowl 61 in Los Angeles.