Ex Texas A&M Star Myles Garrett Explodes For Three Sacks In Return

Former Texas A&M football superstar Myles Garrett didn't need much time to remind the NFL why he's considered one of the most feared defensive players in the league.

After missing seven games following knee surgery, the former Aggies All-American returned Sunday and absolutely terrorized the Washington Commanders, collecting three sacks and forcing a fumble in the Los Angeles Rams' 20-13 victory at Northwest Stadium.

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Not bad for someone who hadn't played since the season opener.

Garrett finished with three tackles for loss, three quarterback hits and a forced fumble, delivering the kind of disruptive performance that made him one of the NFL's premier pass rushers.

His biggest play of the first half came when he stripped Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels during a sack late in the second quarter.

Linebacker Omar Speights recovered the football, giving Los Angeles excellent field position and setting up a field goal that trimmed Washington's halftime lead to 10-6.

But Garrett was just getting started.

He added two more sacks in the second half, including a crucial takedown of Daniels with 2:31 remaining in the fourth quarter.

With Washington trailing by seven points, Garrett's final sack helped force a punt and gave Los Angeles an opportunity to protect its lead.

For Rams head coach Sean McVay, getting his defensive superstar back couldn't have come at a better time.

Los Angeles improved to 5-4 with its third consecutive victory, climbing above .500 for the first time this season.

And Garrett's return immediately made the defense considerably more dangerous.

"Man, it was a weight off my shoulders," Garrett said after recording his first sack.

Even more remarkable was his assessment of his own performance.

"I'm nowhere near where I want to be," Garrett acknowledged while discussing his recovery and physical limitations.

That's a frightening thought for opposing quarterbacks.

The 30-year-old spent three seasons at Texas A&M from 2014 through 2016, becoming one of the most decorated defensive players in school history.

He recorded 31 career sacks and 47 tackles for loss before becoming the No. 1 overall selection in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Garrett eventually established himself as one of professional football's most dominant defensive players with Cleveland before joining Los Angeles in a blockbuster offseason trade.

Sunday's performance also placed him alongside notable Rams defenders who have recorded three or more sacks in a single game, including Aaron Donald and Leonard Floyd.

While wide receiver Puka Nacua delivered an outstanding offensive performance with 14 receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown, Garrett was equally important to the victory.

The former Aggie has spent nearly two months recovering from surgery.

Now he's back, producing game-changing plays and reminding everyone what happens when one of football's best pass rushers gets healthy.

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For Texas A&M fans, Sunday's performance was another reminder of just how special Garrett remains.

And for NFL offensive coordinators, it was a warning.