What happened: Speaking with NFL Network's Steve Wyche, edge rusher Myles Garrett said he is excited to play alongside quarterback Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles, adding that Stafford "did play into the decision" to embrace his trade to the Rams. The comments mark Garrett's first public framing of the move as one he welcomes rather than resists.
Why it matters: A pass rusher of Garrett's caliber publicly buying in matters for a Rams team built to win now around a veteran quarterback. The acquisition echoes the original Stafford swap, signaling Los Angeles is again skipping the rebuild and going for contention immediately.
By the numbers: The move lands during the 2026 NFL offseason, so there is no recent on-field data for the new pairing.
What to watch: Watch how the Rams pair Garrett with their existing front and whether his stated buy-in carries into offseason work with Stafford ahead of the 2026 season.