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Los Angeles Rams edge rusher Myles Garrett has been issued a warning by the NFL for the attire he sported on the sideline during the team's overtime defeat to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night, as reported by Jonathan Jones of The Athletic.
Garrett, who was placed on injured reserve following knee surgery prior to Week 2, donned a tracksuit that did not feature the Rams' logo or team colors during the Week 5 matchup. According to Jones, players are required to wear team-issued apparel while on the sideline.
The Rams "heard from the league office about it," Jones noted, though Garrett escaped a fine. Jones characterized the warning as part of the NFL's "warn first, fine later" approach.
The development comes roughly a week and a half after the NFL revealed loosened celebration rules and indicated that players would receive warnings before fines for violations in a "gray area."
Key Analysis
The NFL's decision to warn rather than fine Garrett aligns with the league's recent shift toward more lenient enforcement for minor uniform infractions. While players are expected to wear team-issued gear on the sideline, the league appears to be giving players the benefit of the doubt before imposing financial penalties. This approach could set a precedent for how similar violations are handled moving forward, especially as the NFL continues to adjust its policies on player expression and attire.
Originally reported by bleacherreport.