Myles Garrett is expected to be out longer than initially expected after knee surgery, according to multiple reports.
Reports from Yahoo Sports, Reuters and Independent Journal Review indicate Garrett could need roughly six weeks to recover.
Yahoo Sports reported Garrett may be able to return for Week 9's game, though this timeline has not been confirmed by other outlets.
Note: sources refer to Garrett as a member of the Rams, though he has been widely known as a Cleveland Browns player; this discrepancy appears across the supplied reports and could not be independently verified.
How each side covered it
Left
- USA Today reported Garrett would be out longer than initially expected.
“Report: Rams star Myles Garrett to be out longer than expected” — USA Today
Center
- Yahoo Sports and Reuters both reported a roughly six-week recovery timeline from knee surgery.
- Yahoo Sports reported Garrett could possibly return for Week 9's game.
“Report: Rams' Myles Garrett faces 6-week recovery from knee surgery” — Reuters
Right
- The New York Post reported the updated timeline would concern fans and could hinder Super Bowl chances.
- Independent Journal Review reported the six-week recovery estimate.
“Myles Garrett updated injury timeline will frighten Rams fans', hinder Super Bowl chances” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened to Myles Garrett?
Myles Garrett underwent knee surgery and multiple reports indicate his recovery could take about six weeks, longer than initially expected.
When could Myles Garrett return?
Yahoo Sports reported Garrett may be able to return for Week 9's game, though other outlets did not confirm a specific return date.
Why does this injury matter?
According to the New York Post, the updated injury timeline could hinder Super Bowl chances for Garrett's team.
What did outlets across the political spectrum focus on?
Left- and right-leaning outlets emphasized that Garrett's absence would be longer than expected, while center outlets focused on the six-week recovery timeline and a possible Week 9 return.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- USA TodayLeft-leaningReport: Rams star Myles Garrett to be out longer than expected
- ReutersCenterReport: Rams' Myles Garrett faces 6-week recovery from knee surgery
- Yahoo SportsCenterRams star Myles Garrett could reportedly be sidelined longer than expected
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningReports: Rams’ Garrett Faces Six-Week Knee Recovery
- New York PostRight-leaningMyles Garrett updated injury timeline will frighten Rams fans’, hinder Super Bowl chances