'I Am That Closer!' Myles Garrett Gives Rams Exactly What They Needed

Former Texas A&M defensive superstar Myles Garrett wasted little time reminding the NFL why he remains one of the most feared pass rushers in football history.

After missing seven games while recovering from knee surgery, Garrett returned to the field Sunday and delivered a monster performance for the Los Angeles Rams. The former Aggie recorded three sacks and forced a fumble in a 20-13 victory over the Washington Commanders, immediately making his presence felt in his first appearance since the season opener.

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Garrett's performance was particularly impressive considering how much time he had missed. The Rams had recorded just 12 sacks through their first eight games, but Garrett accounted for three by himself in a single afternoon. His ability to consistently pressure Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels gave Los Angeles a defensive weapon it desperately needed.

One of his biggest plays came in the second quarter when Garrett brought down Daniels and forced a fumble. The Rams recovered the loose ball, creating an opportunity to cut into Washington's lead. He added two more sacks in the second half, including a critical takedown with just over two minutes remaining that helped Los Angeles protect its advantage.

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When asked about providing the Rams with the closer they had been searching for, Garrett delivered a confident response.

"I am that closer," Garrett said. "We don't need to look any further."

It was a statement that perfectly matched his performance. Garrett demonstrated exactly why Los Angeles made a significant investment to acquire him during the offseason, bringing in a player capable of changing the outcome of games when the pressure is highest.

For Texas A&M fans, seeing Garrett dominate at the professional level is hardly surprising. During his three seasons in College Station from 2014 through 2016, he established himself as one of the most dominant defensive players in program history. He finished his Aggies career with 32.5 sacks and 48.5 tackles for loss before becoming the first Texas A&M player selected No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft.

Even more encouraging for the Rams is that Garrett believes he still has plenty of room to improve. Despite recording three sacks in his return, he acknowledged that he is not yet performing at the level he expects from himself.

That should be an intimidating thought for opposing offenses.

Nearly a decade after leaving College Station, Garrett continues to demonstrate the exceptional talent that made him an Aggies legend. If Sunday's performance is an indication of what's coming, the former Texas A&M star could be in for another remarkable finish to an NFL season.