Overview
- Garrett produced zero tackles, zero pressures and no sacks in the Rams’ 27-7 loss to the 49ers in Melbourne on Friday, a statistical low for the reigning Defensive Player of the Year.
- After the game Garrett acknowledged his knee problem was more serious than previously portrayed and said he was not at 100 percent, but he declined to give details or name which knee is affected.
- The pass rusher missed large chunks of training camp with knee swelling and was treated as limited in recent practice, a timeline that helps explain why he looked physically restricted in his debut.
- Aaron Donald stayed home for the trip to Australia after recently returning from retirement and is expected to join the Rams’ defensive line soon, a roster move that will change how the team manages Garrett’s snaps.
- The quiet debut intensifies scrutiny of the high-profile trade that brought Garrett to Los Angeles, raises questions about short-term depth and usage of the pass rush, and makes health updates and snap counts items to watch in the coming weeks.