Concern grows as Myles Garrett misses another Rams practice. Should Rams fans be worried? - The Times of India

Just weeks after the Rams pulled off one of the biggest trades of the NFL offseason, their new star pass rusher is already missing practice. Myles Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, has sat out four straight training camp sessions with what head coach Sean McVay is calling "soreness in his lower half." For a team that gave up a massive package to land Garrett from Cleveland, any absence this early is bound to raise eyebrows. So is this actually something to worry about, or just normal camp caution?Myles Garrett's training camp absence sparks questions after blockbuster Rams tradeGarrett has now missed four consecutive practices, including Monday's session, as the Rams manage his lower body soreness. McVay addressed it directly on Sunday, saying, "He has a little soreness in his lower half, but nothing to worry about. We're erring on the side of being smart with him." The team's medical staff has reportedly run checkups on Garrett, and all signs point to this being precautionary rather than a real setback.The concerning part is the timing. Garrett is the Rams' biggest offseason investment, brought in to transform their defense. Any hint of a lower body issue for a 30-year-old pass rusher naturally triggers worry, especially with the regular season opener against the 49ers in Australia just five weeks away. But McVay has been clear that the team isn't trying to rush him back for meaningless camp reps. Garrett isn't the only veteran being managed carefully either; Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams, and Byron Young have all had lighter workloads too.The bigger picture behind the cautionThis is Garrett's first training camp with a new team after spending his entire career in Cleveland, so the Rams have every incentive to protect him rather than push him through minor discomfort.McVay said the plan is to reassess after Tuesday's scheduled off day, and that he expects Garrett "to be ready to go in the next block" of practices.For a team that just handed over significant draft capital to acquire a generational pass rusher, patience now is the smarter play than risk.The Rams don't need Garrett dominating in August; they need him at full strength in Week 1. If the soreness clears up as expected, this will likely be remembered as a footnote in his first season with the team, not the start of anything serious.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.