Rams DL Braden Fiske to have knee procedure

Field Level Media|published: 01/23/2025, 11:32am EST

Nov 3, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Braden Fiske (55) celebrates following a sack against Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Rams rookie defensive lineman Braden Fiske will have surgery to repair a knee injury sustained in Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Rams coach Sean McVay confirmed Thursday that Fiske was injured in the season-ending 28-22 divisional playoff loss at Philadelphia.

Fiske's recovery from the procedure is not expected to affect his availability for next season, McVay said.

Fiske, who turned 25 last weekend, was named a finalist for Defensive Rookie of the Year honors on Thursday.

The 2024 second-round pick led the Rams and all NFL rookies with 8.5 sacks and finished with 44 tackles, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 17 games (eight starts). He added 1.5 sacks in two playoff games.

--Field Level Media