The Los Angeles Rams are still waiting to get their defensive superstar back, as Myles Garrett remains week-to-week while recovering from the knee injury that required a procedure following the team’s season opener.

Garrett is not expected to practice this week, according to the latest update from head coach Sean McVay. While the Rams continue to monitor his progress, there is still uncertainty surrounding when their star pass rusher will be ready to return to the field.

This is an ongoing situation rather than a new injury. Garrett was already dealing with knee irritation during training camp, and the issue continued into the Rams’ Week 1 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. After struggling to perform at his usual level during that game, Garrett underwent knee surgery and was placed on injured reserve.

The original expectation was that Garrett would miss at least four games, but his recovery has proved to be a situation the Rams need to evaluate carefully. Although he has been making progress, the team is prioritizing his recovery instead of rushing him back before his knee is ready for the demands of NFL football.

For Los Angeles, getting Garrett healthy again is one of the biggest priorities of the season. The Rams made a significant investment to acquire the superstar defensive end, expecting him to transform their pass rush and help lead a defense capable of competing with the best teams in the league.

Garrett’s impact is difficult to overstate. His explosiveness, strength and ability to pressure quarterbacks make him one of the most dangerous defensive players in football. Even when he does not record a sack, his presence forces offenses to dedicate extra attention to him, creating opportunities for his teammates.

Without him, the Rams have had to find other ways to generate consistent pressure. His absence is particularly significant because Los Angeles brought him in to be a difference-maker on the defensive front, and the team has yet to see what its defense can look like with him fully healthy and operating at his best.

The encouraging part is that Garrett’s recovery has been progressing. However, McVay has made it clear that the team is not committing to a specific return date. Before Garrett can get back into action, the Rams need to see how his knee responds to football-related activities and whether he can handle the physical demands of returning to the lineup.

That means fans should not automatically expect him back simply because he has reached the minimum time required on injured reserve. His actual readiness will determine when he returns, and the Rams have every reason to be cautious with a player this important to their long-term success.

For now, Garrett remains week-to-week, and the Rams will continue taking his recovery one step at a time. His return would provide a massive boost to the defense, but Los Angeles needs its superstar healthy enough to make the impact the team envisioned when it acquired him.

The hope is that Garrett can finish his rehabilitation, return to the field without limitations and finally give Rams fans a full look at what he can bring to this defense.