Rams finally get ‘good’ injury news with massive Myles Garrett update

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Young, G. (2026, October 23). Rams finally get ‘good’ injury news with massive Myles Garrett update. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/23/sports/rams-get-good-myles-garrett-injury-update/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-23 · by Grant Young

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NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported during a Friday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" that Myles Garrett, who underwent knee surgery after Week 1 and was placed on Injured Reserve, is expected to return to practice next week—seven weeks from his injury. This development offers hope for the injured-riddled Los Angeles Rams as they prepare for their upcoming games against the Raiders and the Chargers. Despite this positive update, Garrett’s availability for Week 8 remains uncertain.
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The Los Angeles Rams received positive injury news regarding their star edge rusher, Myles Garrett, on October 23. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," Garrett is likely to return to practice next week, seven or eight weeks after he underwent arthroscopic knee surgery following the team's Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. This development is seen as a step in the right direction despite not guaranteeing his availability for their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8. The Rams have been dealing with numerous injuries, including key defensive players Kobie Turner and Poona Ford being out for extended periods due to serious injuries, and Davante Adams missing around two months with a torn hamstring.

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“The articles describe different updates about Myles Garrett's injury status at different times, not a single specific incident.”
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“Article A reports on positive injury news for Myles Garrett, while Article B discusses worsening injuries for other players and McDuffie's questionable status.”
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Key defensive players Kobie Turner and Poona Ford are both missing extended periods of time with serious injuries, Davante Adams will miss around two months with a torn hamstring, and Puka Nacua injured his calf during Thursday’s practice.
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🔮 “I believe that would be seven or eight weeks from the injury.
2026-10-23 · New York Post
Rams finally get ‘good’ injury news with massive Myles Garrett update · assertive framing

Claims (12 extracted, 1 hedged)

The Los Angeles Rams have been hit hard with injuries this season, particularly this week. asserted
Rams → hit → injuries
But they’ve received encouraging news regarding star edge rusher Myles Garrett, which NFL insider Ian Rapoport conveyed during a Friday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show”. asserted
Rapoport → receive → Show
“I was told for Myles Garrett that is likely that he returns to practice next week,” Rapoport said. asserted
Rapoport → tell → practice
“I believe that would be seven or eight weeks from the injury. asserted
that → believe → injury
I think that’s seven weeks from the injury. asserted
that → think → injury
So [Garrett] could potentially play Week 8… but Myles Garrett likely returning to practice next week is actual good injury news for the Rams,” he added. uncertain
he → play → Rams
Garrett likely returning to practice next week doesn’t guarantee he’ll be available for Los Angeles’ game against the Chargers next weekend, but it’s certainly a step in the right direction. asserted
it → return → direction
Garrett needed arthroscopic knee surgery and was sent to Injured Reserve after the Rams’ Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. asserted
Garrett → need → 49ers
Los Angeles needed some good news after what has been an insane streak of injuries. asserted
what → need → injuries
Key defensive players Kobie Turner and Poona Ford are both missing extended periods of time with serious injuries, Davante Adams will miss around two months with a torn hamstring, and Puka Nacua injured his calf during Thursday’s practice. asserted
Nacua → miss → practice
Perhaps this positive update on Garrett’s status can turn the tide, so that the 2-4 Los Angeles squad can begin getting healthier as the season progresses. asserted
season → turn → tide
They will play an equally desperate Raiders team on Sunday before facing the Chargers in Week 8. asserted
They → play → Week
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