Myles Garrett expected to return for Rams this weekend after 7-game injury absence.

Myles Garrett is expected to return to the field for the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at Washington after missing the past seven games with a knee injury.

Coach Sean McVay announced Garrett's likely availability, barring a late setback, on Friday before practice.

The Rams acquired Garrett in a trade over the summer, but he has played in just one game for his new team.

Garrett hasn't played since the Rams' season opener, when he made no tackles in their loss to the 49ers in Australia.

Season opener: Garrett played but made no tackles in the Rams' blowout loss to the 49ers in Australia. · After the opener: Garrett revealed he wasn't fully fit due to a knee injury from training camp. · When the Rams returned from Melbourne: Garrett underwent knee surgery. · This week: Garrett returned to practice. · Friday before practice: Coach Sean McVay announced Garrett's likely availability for Sunday. · Sunday: Garrett is expected to play against Washington, his second game with the Rams.

4-4 Rams record · 7 games missed · 12 sacks · 4 1/2 sacks · 2 1/2 years

Whether Garrett should have had his surgery earlier in the year is something McVay said the Rams will examine.