Rams Defensive End Myles Garrett to Undergo Knee Surgery Following Season Opener
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay stated that star defensive end Myles Garrett needed knee surgery, a decision confirmed after the team's season-opening loss in Melbourne, Australia, indicated Garrett could not continue playing with the injury.
Philadelphia, PA, September 14, 2026 — Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay has confirmed that star defensive end Myles Garrett will require knee surgery. The decision came after the team’s season-opening game, which took place in Melbourne, Australia.
According to Coach McVay, the injury sustained by Garrett was significant enough that he was unable to continue playing. The need for surgery was confirmed following the team’s season-opening contest.
Further details regarding the exact timeline for Garrett’s surgery, the expected recovery period, or the specific nature of the knee injury were not immediately provided. The opponent in the season-opening game and the outcome of that match, beyond it being a loss for the Rams, were also not specified in the statements made by Coach McVay.
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