Rams Rule Out Myles Garrett’s Return to Practice This Week

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Myles Garrett will not return to practice this week, extending the defensive end’s absence as he recovers from left knee surgery. Garrett has no established timetable for returning to practice or playing. McVay said the Rams would not open Garrett’s 21-day practice window this week. He described the recovery as week to week and said Garrett was making progress. McVay also said Garrett had not suffered a setback and was not expected to need another operation. Garrett has been on injured reserve since September 17, when the Rams placed him there after arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. The injury followed his season-opening appearance for Los Angeles. The team’s decision means he will miss another game, though the sources differ on the precise consecutive-game count. The Rams acquired Garrett from the Cleveland Browns in June, expecting him to anchor a revamped defense. His absence has coincided with a difficult start to the season for the team’s pass rush. Los Angeles has recorded 10 sacks, a total reported as lower than all but four teams. Garrett, the reigning AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year, has not yet had a...