Overview
- Garrett suited up and joined team drills on Wednesday after missing a four‑practice block because of lower‑body soreness.
- Rams coach Sean McVay said the decision to rest Garrett was precautionary and part of a plan to keep him fresh and healthy for the season.
- Los Angeles acquired Garrett in a costly offseason trade that sent Jared Verse and multiple draft picks to Cleveland, which has increased attention to any missed time.
- The team has shifted its defensive base toward a 3‑4 scheme to maximize Garrett’s versatility and will use rotation and snap limits to manage his load.
- Rams staff will keep monitoring Garrett as they finalize snap plans and assess implications for Aaron Donald’s unresolved status and availability for the regular season and the planned Australia game.