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Myles Garrett’s highly anticipated debut with the Los Angeles Rams did not go as planned during Thursday’s season-opening matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. The star defensive end, acquired in an offseason trade from the Cleveland Browns, failed to record any tackles in the contest and appeared to struggle physically throughout the game. Following the team’s 27-7 defeat, Garrett addressed his subpar performance and suggested that a training camp injury may have contributed to his ineffectiveness on the field.
In comments to reporters after the game, Garrett expressed frustration with his showing, describing it as “the worst version of myself.” When asked about his primary objective heading into Week 2, the two-time Defensive Player of the Year responded simply by stating his need to “get healthy.” The comments indicate that Garrett has been dealing with a lingering injury sustained during the preseason preparation period.
Garrett joined the Rams alongside reunited defensive partner Aaron Donald, who opted to return from retirement this offseason. The defensive tandem was expected to anchor Los Angeles’ title contention efforts after the team entered the season as Super Bowl favorites. However, the lopsided loss to San Francisco raised immediate questions about the team’s readiness despite its star-studded roster.
The Rams will attempt to rebound in Week 2 when they travel home to face the New York Giants on September 21.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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