What happened: Garrett will be placed on injured reserve, according to Tom Pelissero, as relayed by Adam Schefter. He had carried no injury designation entering the season opener, according to the [Rams' Sept. 9 injury update](https://www.therams.com/news/injury-report).

Why it matters: The absence interrupts Garrett's first season with Los Angeles after his offseason trade. The Rams will need to redistribute his defensive workload.

What to watch: Watch for the injured-reserve transaction and the Rams' plans to replace his snaps.