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Cowboys offense faces Rams' defense without Garrett; Nacua leaves early with injury
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk DAN GREENSPAN | The Associated Press and Newy Scruggs , as published by NBC5 DFW
· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway His head coach, Sean McVay, reported that Garrett is feeling 85% healthy.
The Dallas Cowboys' offense faced the Los Angeles Rams' defense without Myles Garrett during a joint practice on Tuesday. Garrett was held out as a precaution due to swelling in his knee. His head coach, Sean McVay, reported that Garrett is feeling 85% healthy.
The Rams are still determining how to manage Garrett's practice workload. This is a consideration they are taking seriously, given Garrett's history with the Cleveland Browns, where his reps were limited to preserve his health. Further details about the joint practice and Garrett's status are available from the source, including comments from McVay about managing Garrett's workload and the defensive end's history with injuries.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: NBC5 DFW Reading time: 1 min
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