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Updated · CBS Sports · Sep 14
Rams, Patriots Put Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown on IR for at Least 4 Games
Updated
Updated · CBS Sports · Sep 14

Rams, Patriots Put Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown on IR for at Least 4 Games

3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Sep 14

Summary

  • Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown were placed on injured reserve after Week 1 injuries, sidelining both offseason trade centerpieces for at least the next four games.
  • Garrett’s knee injury proved more serious than initially thought; the Rams said he will undergo arthroscopic surgery and miss games against the Giants, Broncos, Eagles and Bills.
  • Brown hurt his ankle in Week 1, and the Patriots now will be without him for Week 2 against Pittsburgh, Week 3 at Jacksonville, Week 4 at Buffalo and Week 5 versus the Raiders.
  • The twin IR moves deepen the early-season fallout from opening weekend, removing two marquee additions from their new teams through at least the first month.

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