Rams to activate Myles Garrett for Sunday's clash with Washington
Coach Sean McVay confirms the pass rusher and tight end Terrance Ferguson will return from injured reserve, while cornerback Trent McDuffie remains a game-time decision.
By Simon Bennett ·
Myles Garrett will suit up for the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday against the Washington Commanders, barring any final setbacks.
Head coach Sean McVay confirmed Friday that the outside linebacker is expected to be activated from injured reserve. Tight end Terrance Ferguson, who sprained his ankle in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos, will also rejoin the active roster. Both players participated in practice this week and are cleared for action.
Garrett has been sidelined since mid-September after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. He played in the season opener but noted he was not fully healthy at the time. McVay stated that Garrett has progressed well and made a tremendous impact during Wednesday and Thursday sessions. The coach noted that Garrett feels comfortable with the game plan and has done a great job in practice.
The Rams are still determining Garrett's specific playing time. If he plays as expected, it will mark his first time sharing the field with defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Donald sat out Week 1 while returning from retirement. Garrett arrived in Los Angeles via a trade this offseason. The Rams sent two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Jared Verse and three draft picks to the Cleveland Browns in exchange. Those picks include a first-round selection in 2027. Garrett won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 2025 after setting a single-season record with 23 sacks for Cleveland.
Not all roster news is positive. Cornerback Trent McDuffie did not practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday. The veteran back injured his back in Week 8 against the Los Angeles Chargers. He is another major addition from this offseason's trades.
The Rams face the Commanders in a Sunday afternoon matchup. McVay indicated the team will monitor Garrett closely in the coming days to finalize the depth chart. Ferguson is expected to return to his starting role alongside the new defensive alignment. The medical staff will evaluate McDuffie's back before making a final decision on his status.
