Rams Injury Update: Matthew Stafford Listed As Full Participant, Myles Garrett Limited Ahead Of Cardinals Game

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Matthew Stafford remains on the injury report with a right elbow issue, but the Rams listed him as a full participant Wednesday ahead of Sunday's trip to Arizona. Myles Garrett received a limited designation for his knee after delivering three sacks in his return against Washington.

Los Angeles held a walkthrough, so the report estimated what players could have done in a regular practice. Garrett's next game follows an encouraging comeback. Stafford, meanwhile, faces a different challenge: finding enough offense without the receiver who caught 14 of his passes last Sunday.

Garrett Finds His Feet After Knee Surgery

Garrett sounded relieved after helping the Rams beat Washington 20–13 in his first appearance since Week 1.

“Man, it was a weight off my shoulders,” he said.

There was some rust. Garrett acknowledged committing penalties and said he still had work to do on his movement. Yet Washington struggled to keep him away from Jayden Daniels when it mattered. His strip-sack gave Los Angeles possession late in the first half, and another sack forced a punt with the Commanders chasing a fourth-quarter touchdown.

Garrett finished with three sacks, a forced fumble and three tackles for loss. The Rams won their third straight game to improve to 5–4.

They could get another defensive starter back this weekend. Sean McVay said he was optimistic about cornerback Trent McDuffie returning from the back injury that kept him out against Washington, although McDuffie was listed as a non-participant Wednesday. Safety Kam Curl received the same designation because of a toe injury.

Stafford Prepares To Work Without Nacua

Puka Nacua accounted for 150 receiving yards and the winning touchdown against Washington. Replacing that production becomes Stafford's immediate assignment. McVay said Nacua would miss an extended period with knee and toe injuries. The Rams are keeping him off injured reserve for roster reasons; the coach made clear that his recovery timetable had not changed.

Davante Adams remains out with a hamstring injury, with McVay pointing to a possible return after the Week 12 game against Green Bay. Jordan Whittington is also on injured reserve, prompting Los Angeles to sign Xavier Smith from San Francisco's practice squad Tuesday.

The injuries extend beyond receiver. Guard Steve Avila was listed as a non-participant with a hamstring injury after leaving Sunday's game. Tight ends Davis Allen and Colby Parkinson were limited with oblique and rib injuries.

Terrance Ferguson, dealing with ankle and hamstring problems, was listed as a non-participant. McVay said his recovery would probably take at least another couple of weeks.