Myles Garrett is closing in on NFL history as the Los Angeles Rams defensive end continues his pursuit of one of the greatest pass-rushers to ever play the game, Reggie White.
Garrett is currently tied with Jared Allen for the second-most sacks by a player in his first 10 seasons since 1982, with 128.5. The 30-year-old has an opportunity to move into sole possession of second place when the Rams face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10.
One sack would put Garrett ahead of Allen, leaving only White’s remarkable 145 sacks during his first 10 seasons ahead of him.
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Garrett makes immediate impact after injury return
Nov 8, 2026; Landover, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett (95) strips the ball from Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during the third quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
A two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2023, 2025), Garrett has endured a challenging start to his first season in Los Angeles. A knee injury suffered during training camp, which was aggravated in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers, forced him to undergo arthroscopic surgery in mid-September.
The star defensive end spent nearly two months on Injured Reserve before making his return in Week 9 against the Washington Commanders. However, he wasted little time reminding everyone why he is considered one of the league’s most dominant defensive players.
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In his first game back, Garrett recorded three sacks against quarterback Jayden Daniels and forced a fumble, helping the Rams secure a 20-13 victory over Washington.
When asked after the game about providing Los Angeles with the closer it had been searching for, Garrett delivered a confident response: “I am that closer, we don’t need to look any further.”
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A new chapter with the Rams
Sep 11, 2026; Melbourne, AUS; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett (95) pressures San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) in the first half at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Garrett was selected first overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2017 NFL Draft and spent the first nine seasons of his career in Cleveland. However, a blockbuster trade in June brought the superstar pass-rusher to Los Angeles, giving the Rams another elite defensive weapon.
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Now, Garrett has an opportunity to make an immediate mark in his new home while continuing his climb up the NFL’s all-time sack rankings.
The Rams enter Week 10 with a 5-4 record and will host the 3-6 Cardinals on Sunday before heading into their Week 11 bye.
With Garrett seemingly back to full strength, another milestone could be just one sack away.
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