Myles Garrett is expected to miss at least four games because of a knee injury that requires arthroscopic surgery, a person with knowledge of the Los Angeles Rams star edge rusher's status told The Associated Press on Sunday.
The person, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce the severity of the injury, said the Rams will place Garrett on injured reserve. The two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year was ineffective in the Rams' 27-7 loss to San Francisco in Australia on Thursday night.
“This was the worst version of myself that I’ve put out there, and I’ve got to be better,” Garrett said after recording no tackles in a game for just the fourth time in his career. “I’ve got to find a way to recover and get back to the player I know I can be and I’ve shown that I’ve been before.”
Garrett, who played 62% of the snaps in the season opener, will be eligible to return in Week 6.
“I wasn’t the player that I wanted to be, and I feel like I wasn’t the player I’ve been before when I’ve stepped onto that field,” Garrett said. “I’ve got to do what I can to get back to that.”
The Rams sent edge rusher Jared Verse and three draft picks, including a first-rounder in 2027, to Cleveland to get Garrett in the summer. Three-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald then returned from a two-year absence to rejoin the Rams, but he didn't play in the season opener.
Garrett missed a lot of practice time in training camp because of his knee, but the nature of his injury wasn’t known. Coach Sean McVay said Garrett had swelling in his knee. It's uncertain how Garrett injured his knee, if it occured during a specific instance or accumulation of wear and tear.
Garrett played all 17 games three times in his last five seasons with the Browns and played 16 games in the other two seasons.
The Ringer first reported Garrett's status.
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Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Myles Garrett, centre, works out during a practice session for an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers., in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.(AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland's hotly contested goal settled the 199th Manchester derby on Sunday.
The Norwegian struck in the 60th minute at Old Trafford to seal a 1-0 win for 10-man Manchester City over fierce rival Manchester United in the Premier League.
At first, the goal was ruled out for offside, but after VAR review the onfield decision was overturned. That sparked a roar of celebration from the away fans.
United's players were incensed by the decision, with Enzo Fernandez appearing to be in an offside position during the buildup. But the Premier League said the goal was allowed because, despite diving to head the ball, the Argentine did not get a touch before it reached Haaland at the far post.
However, league rules state a player is interfering with play when “clearly attempting to play a ball which is close when this action impacts on an opponent.”
City will feel justice was done after Phil Foden was sent off in the 23rd for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes.
With an extra man United hit the post either side of halftime - first from Marcus Rashford's long-range free kick and then Kobbie Mainoo's low shot from the edge of the area.
Haaland's goal makes him the top scorer in the Manchester derby in Premier League history with nine.
City moved level on points with defending champion Arsenal at the top of the standings.
Coventry's nightmare start to the season continued with a 5-0 home loss to Brighton.
After running away at the top of the Championship last season it has been a rude awakening for Frank Lampard's team since its return to England's top flight.
Four straight defeats leaves Coventry rooted to the foot of the standings without a goal and a goal difference of minus 10.
Brighton led 1-0 at halftime through Charalampos Kostoulas before going on a scoring spree after the break with goals from Malick Yalcouye, Pascal Gross, Lewis Dunk and Yasin Ayari.
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Coventry City's Jay Dasilva, centre right, and teammates applaud to fans after the English Premier League soccer match between Coventry City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Coventry, England, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard, centre right, reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Coventry City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Coventry, England, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)
Brighton and Hove Albion's Malick Yalcouye, left, celebrates with Pascal Gross after scoring their side's second goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Coventry City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Coventry, England, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)
