Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett is dealing with swelling in his knee and missed the team's joint practice Tuesday against the Dallas Cowboys, his second consecutive absence. Head coach Sean McVay said Garrett is feeling "about 85 percent" and the team is being cautious. McVay noted there is no setback and no reason for concern.\n\nWide receiver Puka Nacua also left practice early for an undisclosed reason.

McVay said he did not know what Nacua was dealing with but that he was unable to finish.\n\nMcVay emphasized that the Rams are focused on having Garrett fully healthy for the start of the season in Australia. Garrett, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, led the league with 23 sacks last season and was acquired from the Cleveland Browns in June.\n\nThe team is managing Garrett's workload to ensure he peaks when games count. McVay praised Garrett's toughness but deferred to the medical staff's decision to hold him out.