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Aaron Donald is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Eagles due to his back injury. Puka Nacua is expected to play.
Why it's #1 Out · Puka Nacua (top-50) · 14 reports
22 more updatesfrom 16 sources
- Oct 2 Omar Kelly (X) OR, his body needs to get used to playing football again. Not wanting to deal with that car crash every week is kind of why he retired early. · Quoting Robert Littal BSO: Aaron Donald in 2026
- Oct 2 Adam Schefter (X) Players out for Sunday include Jayden Daniels, Rachaad White, Caleb Williams, Breece Hall, Adonai Mitchell, DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, Zach Baun, Terrance Ferguson, Aaron Donald, Azeez Al-Shaair, Cobie Durant, DeMarvion Overshown, Aaron Banks, Rueben Bain, Baker Mayfield, Justin Jefferson, Jadarian Price, Nick Bosa, Mykel Williams, Josh Simmons, Xavier Legette, Damien Lewis.
- Oct 2 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Rams Injury Report, Week 4 at Eagles: Puka Nacua and Kamren Kinchens good to go; Colby Parkinson questionable; Terrance Ferguson, Jaylen Watson and Aaron Donald ruled out+1
- Oct 2 Turf Show Times (LAR) Rams vs. Eagles predictions: Rookie gets first touchdown
- Oct 2 Zac Stevens (X) Sean Payton didn’t play the clip of Quinn Meinerz bodying Aaron Donald in front of the team because of how viral it was online already
- Oct 2 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Rams' Aaron Donald to miss Week 4 game vs. Eagles, Puka Nacua's status updated
- Oct 2 Omar Kelly (X) Aaron Donald in 2026
- Oct 2 ESPN NFL News Rams DT Donald out, WR Nacua returns against Eagles
- Oct 2 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) McVay on Aaron Donald (back soreness): "He's as tough as it gets, just not feeling good enough (to play). And I think it would be irresponsible on my part, and obviously talking with (senior VP of sports medicine and performance) Reggie (Scott), to ask him."
- Oct 2 Sal Capaccio (X) Bills play the Rams a week from Monday. · Quoting Mike Garafolo: DT Aaron Donald, CB Jaylen Watson and TE Terrance Ferguson out for the #Rams against the #Eagles.
- Oct 2 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Aaron Donald is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Eagles due to his back injury. Puka Nacua is expected to play.+3
- Oct 2 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Rams rule out Aaron Donald, Jaylen Watson in W4+1
- Oct 2 Turf Show Times (LAR) Aaron Donald ruled out for Week 4 against Eagles
- Oct 2 Bleeding Green Nation (PHI) Aaron Donald officially OUT for Eagles-Rams in Week 4
- Oct 2 Zac Stevens (X) Quinn Meinerz could have legit caused this · Quoting Adam Schefter: Aaron Donald is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Eagles due to his back injury. Puka Nacua is expected to play.
- Oct 2 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Rams DL Aaron Donald (back) has been ruled out for Week 4.
- Oct 2 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Sean McVay said Terrance Ferguson, Jaylen Watson and Aaron Donald are out for Sunday’s game against Eagles
- Oct 2 EJ Smith (X) Jalen Carter said he hopes to finally meet Aaron Donald this Sunday after years studying him.
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Rams final injury report for MNF, Quentin Lake questionable
The Los Angeles Rams have collected their fair share of injuries within the first four and a half weeks of the NFL season. Superstars Puka Nacua (groin), Myles Garrett (knee) and Aaron Donald (back) have missed two, three and two games respectively. Key contributors Terrance Ferguson (ankle), Jaylen Watson (shoulder), and Colby Parkinson (shoulder/knee) have […]
Why it's #2 Questionable · Puka Nacua (top-50)
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Sean McVay also said DE Aaron Donald (back) is “good to go” for Monday Night Football vs. Bills, and that TE Colby Parkinson (knee/shoulder) and CB Jaylen Watson (shoulder) are also trending in the right direction
Why it's #3 Cleared · Colby Parkinson (top-150) · 5 reports
7 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- Oct 10 Pro Football Talk NFL fines Quinn Meinerz for posting notice of drug test after flattening Aaron Donald
- Oct 10 Rams Team Site Rams Injury Report, Week 5 vs. Bills: Aaron Donald, Colby Parkinson and Jaylen Watson good to go for Monday Night Football; Quentin Lake questionable but 'trending in the right direction'+1
- Oct 10 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Officially no game status designations for Donald, Parkinson and Watson. None for Grant Stuard, Josaiah Stewart or Konata Mumpfield either. · Quoting Stu Jackson: Sean McVay also said DE Aaron Donald (back) is “good to go” for Monday Night Football vs. Bills, and that TE Colby Parkinson (knee/shoulder) and CB Jaylen Watson (shoulder) are also trending in the right direction+1
- Oct 10 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Rams expect DL Aaron Donald, TE Colby Parkinson and CB Jaylen Watson to all play Monday night versus the Bills.+1
- Oct 10 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Sean McVay also said DE Aaron Donald (back) is “good to go” for Monday Night Football vs. Bills, and that TE Colby Parkinson (knee/shoulder) and CB Jaylen Watson (shoulder) are also trending in the right direction
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Injury Updates: Sean McVay hopeful Jaylen Watson (shoulder) and Aaron Donald (back) will play on Monday Night Football vs. Bills, explains why Terrance Ferguson (ankle) landed on IR
Rams head coach Sean McVay discusses the latest on cornerback Jaylen Watson (shoulder) and defensive end Aaron Donald (back) heading into Week 5 against the Bills, and explains the decision to place tight end Terrance Ferguson (ankle) on Injured Reserve
7 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- Oct 5 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Rams HC Sean McVay on whether he expects DL Aaron Donald to practice this week and play next Monday night vs. Buffalo: “That's the hope. I don’t want to pigeonhole, but yeah, that’s the direction that it looks like it’s trending in.”+1
- Oct 5 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) More on the injury updates Sean McVay provided this afternoon on Jaylen Watson, Aaron Donald, Terrance Ferguson, Konata Mumpfield and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. heading into Week 5 vs. Bills
- Oct 5 Rams Team Site Injury Updates: Sean McVay hopeful Jaylen Watson (shoulder) and Aaron Donald (back) will play on Monday Night Football vs. Bills, explains why Terrance Ferguson (ankle) landed on IR
- Oct 5 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Aaron Donald (back) expected to practice this week
- Oct 5 Pro Football Talk Sean McVay: Aaron Donald trending toward Week 5 return
- Oct 5 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Sean McVay said the "hope" is DE Aaron Donald (back) will play on MNF vs. Bills. "That's the direction it looks like it's trending in," McVay said.
- Oct 5 Turf Show Times (LAR) Rams boast elite defensive stats even without Myles Garrett
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Colby Parkinson, Jaylen Watson and Aaron Donald among Rams' inactives for Week 4 at Eagles
Inactives for Sunday's game between the Rams and the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field
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- Oct 4 Rams Team Site Colby Parkinson, Jaylen Watson and Aaron Donald among Rams' inactives for Week 4 at Eagles
- Oct 4 Mike Garafolo (X) From @NFLGameDay Kickoff with @RapSheet: The #Rams are expecting lot of Puka Nacua today while hoping Aaron Donald is back next week. For the #Eagles, DeVonta Smith is a question mark next week while the team flips backup QBs Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton.
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Injury Updates: 'As long as they progress accordingly,' Aaron Donald, Jaylen Watson and Colby Parkinson will be 'ready to go' for Week 5 against Bills, Sean McVay says
Rams head coach Sean McVay gives updates on the statuses of defensive end Aaron Donald (back), cornerback Jaylen Watson (shoulder) and tight end Colby Parkinson (knee/shoulder) for Week 5 against the Bills
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 8 Turf Show Times (LAR) Byron Young’s elite season without Myles Garrett
- Oct 8 Rams Team Site Injury Updates: 'As long as they progress accordingly,' Aaron Donald, Jaylen Watson and Colby Parkinson will be 'ready to go' for Week 5 against Bills, Sean McVay says
- Oct 8 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Sean McVay said Aaron Donald, Colby Parkinson and Jaylen Watson will be limited today, but the plan is to ramp them up as the week progresses. "The expectation is as long as they progress accordingly, then they'll be ready to go" for Monday Night Football vs. Bills, McVay said.+1
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Monday Night Football: Puka Nacua is officially inactive with hip injury
Aaron Donald may be back, but the Rams will not have one of their best offensive players for Monday night's matchup against the Giants.
23 more updatesfrom 17 sources
- Sep 22 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Aaron Donald's return vs. Giants a reminder of what his presence on field, in locker room means to Rams coaches, teammates and fans+1
- Sep 22 Rams Team Site From the Podium: Sean McVay, Davante Adamm Matthew Stafford and Aaron Donald detail Rams' dominant win over Giants on Monday Night Football
- Sep 22 ESPN NFL News Donald's return fires up Rams, who bounce back with rout of Giants
- Sep 22 Turf Show Times (LAR) Four down territory: Takeaways from Rams first win of season
- Sep 21 Rams Team Site Game Recap: Rams defeat Giants 28-6 on Monday Night Football
- Sep 21 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Trent McDuffie and Aaron Donald have been two of the most impactful defensive players on the field for the Rams tonight.
- Sep 21 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Aaron Donald makes his presence known.
- Sep 21 Mike Chappell (X) Blocking Aaron Donald with a tight end.
- Sep 21 Ed Valentine (Bluesky) 3-yard line and the #NYGiants design a run with Isaiah Likely trying to block Aaron Donald. How was that ever going to work? Yuck!
- Sep 21 Patrick Daugherty (Bluesky) Aaron Donald rotating snaps early with a tight end
- Sep 21 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Aaron Donald starting in his 2026 season debut+1
- Sep 21 Jordan Schultz (X) Electric: Aaron Donald runs out of the tunnel for Rams’ introductions to a massive ovation ⚡️⚡️ · Quoting Jordan Schultz: 🐐 Signed AD Helmet Giveaway! 🐐 I'm giving away a signed Aaron Donald helmet. Rules: 1. Follow @Schultz_Report 2. Like this post 3. Reply with the final score of Rams vs Giants on MNF
- Sep 21 Jordan Schultz (X) One of my biggest takeaways when speaking with Aaron Donald as he prepared for his comeback was the sheer laser focus it required. Every single day was a grind because he wanted to see how his body - and mind - would respond to the harshest levels of training. Surely it’s hard to predict how AD plays, but it’s also my strong belief he will be downright dominant once again - even at 35 years old. · Quoting Jordan Schultz: 🐐 Signed AD Helmet Giveaway! 🐐 I'm giving away a signed Aaron Donald helmet. Rules: 1. Follow @Schultz_Report 2. Like this post 3. Reply with the final score of Rams vs Giants on MNF
- Sep 21 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Odell Beckham Jr. greets Aaron Donald on the field before Monday Night Football
- Sep 21 Jordan Schultz (X) Love to see it: Odell Beckham, Jr. stopped by to catch up with Aaron Donald in pregame warmups 🤝
- Sep 21 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) For the first time in three seasons, Rams DT Aaron Donald officially is active tonight vs. the Giants.+1
- Sep 21 Albert Breer (X) Rams DT Aaron Donald is officially active for tonight’s game against the Giants, his first since 2023.
- Sep 21 Pro Football Talk Monday Night Football: Puka Nacua is officially inactive with hip injury
- Sep 21 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Aaron Donald getting ready Coming up NYG vs LAR - 8:15 PM ET
- Sep 21 Mike Garafolo (X) As for Aaron Donald, he’s back tonight. Look for about 30 snaps for him in his return to action for the #Rams. From @NFLGameDay Morning yesterday 👇🏼
- Sep 21 Jordan Raanan (X) Wouldn't be surprised if the Giants had 4 RBs active tonight vs. Rams. · Quoting Mike Garafolo: The Insiders with @RapSheet and @ColleenWolfe for @NFLGameDay Morning: #Giants RB Najee Harris could make debut #Chiefs CB Mansoor Delane’s status TBD later, Chris Jones good to go #Rams’ Puka Nacua a GTD tomorrow (my unsolicited fantasy advice: play it safe) while Aaron Donald should see about 30 snaps Former #Colts CB Kenny Moore II should sign somewhere soon
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Some injuries on LA’s defense, which is already without Myles Garrett · Quoting Nate Atkins: Rams S Kam Kinchens will not practice today with a hamstring injury.
Kam Curl, Omar Speights and Nate Landman will all be limited.
Davante Adams will have a veteran rest day.
Aaron Donald will practice, but his status for Monday night is TBD.
5 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 17 Dan Duggan (X) Some injuries on LA’s defense, which is already without Myles Garrett · Quoting Nate Atkins: Rams S Kam Kinchens will not practice today with a hamstring injury. Kam Curl, Omar Speights and Nate Landman will all be limited. Davante Adams will have a veteran rest day. Aaron Donald will practice, but his status for Monday night is TBD.
- Sep 17 Pro Football Talk Sean McVay "hopeful" Aaron Donald will play this week
- Sep 17 ESPN NFL News McVay says Rams 'hopeful' Donald will play vs. Giants on MNF
- Sep 17 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) McVay on Aaron Donald: "He's obviously chomping at the bit" to play. "What we are hopeful is, is that we'll have some good work today and tomorrow, and then hopefully he's feeling good enough. And if he says he's ready to go, then we'll be excited to see him rock." · Quoting Stu Jackson: Sean McVay said Aaron Donald will practice in full today, but they’ll see how this week of practice goes before determining whether he plays Monday night vs. Giants.
- Sep 17 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Sean McVay said Aaron Donald will practice in full today, but they’ll see how this week of practice goes before determining whether he plays Monday night vs. Giants.
- Sep 17 Dan Duggan (X) Rams S Kam Kinchens will not practice today with a hamstring injury. Kam Curl, Omar Speights and Nate Landman will all be limited. Davante Adams will have a veteran rest day. Aaron Donald will practice, but his status for Monday night is TBD.
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The Insiders with @RapSheet and @ColleenWolfe for @NFLGameDay Morning:
#Giants RB Najee Harris could make debut
#Chiefs CB Mansoor Delane’s status TBD later, Chris Jones good to go
#Rams’ Puka Nacua a GTD tomorrow (my unsolicited fantasy advice: play it safe) while Aaron Donald should see about 30 snaps
Former #Colts CB Kenny Moore II should sign somewhere soon
4 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 20 Mike Garafolo (X) Over my left shoulder here: “The GM” by Tom Callahan, who was embedded with Ernie Accorsi during the 2006 season, his last season as #Giants GM. If you haven’t read it, you should. If you have, read it again. RIP Ernie. · Quoting Mike Garafolo: The Insiders with @RapSheet and @ColleenWolfe for @NFLGameDay Morning: #Giants RB Najee Harris could make debut #Chiefs CB Mansoor Delane’s status TBD later, Chris Jones good to go #Rams’ Puka Nacua a GTD tomorrow (my unsolicited fantasy advice: play it safe) while Aaron Donald should see about 30 snaps Former #Colts CB Kenny Moore II should sign somewhere soon
- Sep 20 Mike Garafolo (X) The Insiders with @RapSheet and @ColleenWolfe for @NFLGameDay Morning: #Giants RB Najee Harris could make debut #Chiefs CB Mansoor Delane’s status TBD later, Chris Jones good to go #Rams’ Puka Nacua a GTD tomorrow (my unsolicited fantasy advice: play it safe) while Aaron Donald should see about 30 snaps Former #Colts CB Kenny Moore II should sign somewhere soon
- Sep 20 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Garafolo: Rams DL Aaron Donald is likely to play around 30 snaps in his season debut in Week 2.
- Sep 20 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Florio] Rams DT Aaron Donald tells Jay Glazer, "It's go time." Donald will start Monday night's game vs. the Giants.
- Sep 20 Pro Football Talk Aaron Donald says, "It's go time"
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Injury Updates: Aaron Donald not practicing Monday "part of the plan all along," Myles Garrett "making really good progress," and updates on Terrance Ferguson, Grant Stuard, Keagen Trost and Justin Dedich
Rams head coach Sean McVay addressed why Aaron Donald wasn't practicing Monday, as well as injury updates on Myles Garrett, Terrance Ferguson, Grant Stuard, Keagen Trost and Justin Dedich.
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Aug 31 ESPN NFL News Donald misses Rams practice; Week 1 status TBD
- Aug 31 Rams Team Site Injury Updates: Aaron Donald not practicing Monday "part of the plan all along," Myles Garrett "making really good progress," and updates on Terrance Ferguson, Grant Stuard, Keagen Trost and Justin Dedich
- Aug 31 RotoWire NFL News Aaron Donald: May not debut until Week 2 or 3
- Aug 31 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Confident in my ability to read a defense thanks to CoPilot, I take the field. I smile at my AI-ignorant opponents. They'd be smarter if they used it, I think. The ball is snapped. Aaron Donald passes clean through my skull, killing me instantly · Quoting treb: never have a QB on your roster who posts like this jesus christ
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Giants-Rams pregame thought No. 6:
The Rams defense has been in a prolonged slump, allowing an average of 28.1 points over their past eight games, including the playoffs. LA will be without defensive end Myles Garrett and safety Kam Kinchens tonight. Garrett's absence is a game-changer, but Kinchens is also a big loss for a team that leans so heavily on three-safety packages.
Aaron Donald will play after a two-year layoff. I know he told Glazer he’s starting, but I don’t think he’s going to want to spend his first game back banging heads on early downs. The Giants are preparing to deal with him on passing downs. Big test for rookie right guard Francis Mauigoa, who had a strong debut, but was limited by a shoulder injury in practice.
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 21 Dan Duggan (X) Giants-Rams pregame thought No. 6: The Rams defense has been in a prolonged slump, allowing an average of 28.1 points over their past eight games, including the playoffs. LA will be without defensive end Myles Garrett and safety Kam Kinchens tonight. Garrett's absence is a game-changer, but Kinchens is also a big loss for a team that leans so heavily on three-safety packages. Aaron Donald will play after a two-year layoff. I know he told Glazer he’s starting, but I don’t think he’s going to want to spend his first game back banging heads on early downs. The Giants are preparing to deal with him on passing downs. Big test for rookie right guard Francis Mauigoa, who had a strong debut, but was limited by a shoulder injury in practice.
- Sep 21 Jordan Schultz (X) 🐐 Signed AD Helmet Giveaway! 🐐 I'm giving away a signed Aaron Donald helmet. Rules: 1. Follow @Schultz_Report 2. Like this post 3. Reply with the final score of Rams vs Giants on MNF
- Sep 21 J.B. Long (Bluesky) aaron donald plays at sofi stadium tonight youtu.be/dO5lICh3xpU?...
- Sep 21 ESPN NFL News How much weight will Aaron Donald carry in his return to the Rams with Myles Garrett out?
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From NFL Live on ESPN: The latest on #Chiefs CB Mansoor Delane (shoulder), #Rams DL Aaron Donald’s return, and #Eagles G Landon Dickerson going to IR.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 15 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Aaron Donald could make his Rams re-debut on MNF.
- Sep 15 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Rap: Aaron Donald targeting Week 2 for season debut. "There's a very, very realistic chance."
- Sep 15 Mike Garafolo (X) From NFL Live on ESPN: The latest on #Chiefs CB Mansoor Delane (shoulder), #Rams DL Aaron Donald’s return, and #Eagles G Landon Dickerson going to IR.
Game Plays 3 in-game updates such as touchdowns, sacks and drives
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Well, Aaron Donald has arrived this season.
First, he dropped Tyler Allgeier for a 5-yards loss and then got to Jacoby Brissett, who had to throw away a pass on third down.
That all led to a 34-yard field goal from Chad Ryland.
It's all tied up at 3 here in Inglewood with 5:37 left in the first quarter.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 18 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Back-to-back disruptive plays by Aaron Donald hold the Cardinals to a 34-yard FG. Rams and Cardinals tied 3-3 with 5:37 left in 1Q
- Oct 18 Josh Weinfuss (X) Well, Aaron Donald has arrived this season. First, he dropped Tyler Allgeier for a 5-yards loss and then got to Jacoby Brissett, who had to throw away a pass on third down. That all led to a 34-yard field goal from Chad Ryland. It's all tied up at 3 here in Inglewood with 5:37 left in the first quarter.
- Aaron Donald is back at Mile High. First time since he sacked Case Keenum in a 2018 game.
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Thus far, Myles Garrett has the same stat line as Aaron Donald: No tackles, no sacks, no nothing.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 10 Josina Anderson (X) I have no idea why the #Rams went to Australia so late. Never made sense. Sean McVay will rebound though & so will his team. Aaron Donald in the wings helps too.
- Sep 10 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Thus far, Myles Garrett has the same stat line as Aaron Donald: No tackles, no sacks, no nothing.+1
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#Bills starting G Alec Anderson was very honest and open about the wear and tear of an NFL game:
“Once that Toradol wears off, it feels like you’re in a car accident.” 👀🗣️ · Quoting Jordan Schultz: #Bills OL Alec Anderson had a great rep vs future HOF’er Aaron Donald… and Aaron clapped back immediately.
Love hearing these stories!
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- 4d Erik Lambert (X) #Bears GM Ryan Poles, on trading for Jeffery Simmons, says that going back to 2018, every Super Bowl champion has had a high-level DT—and believes that’s vital for a team that wants to win it all. (Fletcher Cox, Aaron Donald, Chris Jones, Vita Vea, Jalen Carter, Leonard Williams, etc.)
- 4d Jordan Schultz (X) #Bills starting G Alec Anderson was very honest and open about the wear and tear of an NFL game: “Once that Toradol wears off, it feels like you’re in a car accident.” 👀🗣️ · Quoting Jordan Schultz: #Bills OL Alec Anderson had a great rep vs future HOF’er Aaron Donald… and Aaron clapped back immediately. Love hearing these stories!
- Aaron Donald isn't bothered by not having a sack since he returned to the Rams
- Braden Fiske feeling the Aaron Donald effect
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#Bills OL Alec Anderson had a great rep vs future HOF’er Aaron Donald… and Aaron clapped back immediately.
Love hearing these stories!
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 27 Jordan Schultz (X) I asked #Bills starting G Alec Anderson what percentage of plays the refs could call offensive linemen for holding: “100 percent!” 🤣🤣 · Quoting Jordan Schultz: #Bills OL Alec Anderson had a great rep vs future HOF’er Aaron Donald… and Aaron clapped back immediately. Love hearing these stories!
- Oct 27 Jordan Schultz (X) #Bills OL Alec Anderson had a great rep vs future HOF’er Aaron Donald… and Aaron clapped back immediately. Love hearing these stories!
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Aaron Donald's perspective on his role as a leader (and on the field) as the Rams defensive line adapts to injuries to Poona Ford and Kobie Turner
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 23 Pro Football Talk Injuries could increase Aaron Donald's playing time
- Oct 23 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Aaron Donald's perspective on his role as a leader (and on the field) as the Rams defensive line adapts to injuries to Poona Ford and Kobie Turner
- Aaron Donald: 'We just got to do our job'
- Aaron Donald’s snap count is climbing each each week
- Trent McDuffie injury is more bad news for Rams
- Rams DE Aaron Donald: "I'm having fun, getting into a good groove"
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NFL predictions: Will Rams-Cardinals be Aaron Donald’s “big” game?
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Oct 16 Rams Team Site Aaron Donald: "Me estoy divirtiendo y encontrando un buen ritmo"
- Oct 16 Rams Team Site Aaron Donald: 'I'm having fun, getting into a good groove'
- Oct 16 Turf Show Times (LAR) NFL predictions: Will Rams-Cardinals be Aaron Donald’s “big” game?
- From the Podium: Sean McVay, Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams, Puka Nacua and Aaron Donald talk turning the page and preparation for Cardinals in Week 6
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We done downplaying Aaron Donald’s impact and questioning why he should have come back, yes?
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 12 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Nate Landman forces the fumble, and Aaron Donald recovers!+1
- Oct 12 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) … · Quoting Matt Lombardo: We done downplaying Aaron Donald’s impact and questioning why he should have come back, yes?+1
- Should the Rams have made a bigger push for Mike Evans in 2026 offseason?
- Ramalytics: Don’t blitz Josh Allen
- Giants-Commanders (obviously watching the game while I type this!) pregame thoughts: • Would expect a ground-heavy game plan in these conditions. Probably going to call on more of a game manager performance from Jameis Winston. I remain intrigued by the idea of a JJ McCarthy package. He's more mobile than Winston, but I don't view him as some huge run threat. Maybe they insert him in the red zone if the offense is struggling. • The Commanders run defense has been solid, but the Giants need to find a way to generate some explosives. I think reintegrating Tyrone Tracy is the best route to that, but not expecting a huge uptick in his usage. Think we'll continue to see more of Najee Harris. Wouldn't be surprised by some jumbo packages, especially with the lack of WR depth. • Malik Nabers wasn't happy with his lack of targets in the second half of last week's game. This is a favorable matchup for Nabers, but the weather may limit his opportunities. Interested to see how they manage…
- Aaron Donald: No setbacks, I plan on playing Monday
- Rams' Donald plans to play MNF vs. Bills after missing game
- Aaron Donald, Jaylen Watson trending upward on injury report
- Aaron Donald: Questionable
- Rams ‘hope’ Aaron Donald iback for Week 5
- Aaron Donald: Out
- Puka Nacua expected back Sunday for Rams, Aaron Donald out
- Aaron Donald not practicing for Rams
- Aaron Donald remains out of practice; Puka Nacua still limited
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Aaron Donald: Questionable
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 30 Pro Football Talk Aaron Donald misses practice with a sore back
- Sep 30 ESPN NFL Injury Report Aaron Donald: Questionable
- Sep 30 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Additional injury updates from Sean McVay this afternoon: - S Kam Kinchens (hamstring), ILB Nate Landman and CB Josh Wallace will be limited participants today - TE Colby Parkinson, TE Terrence Ferguson, CB Jaylen Watson and DE Aaron Donald won't participate. (More on Donald in next post) · Quoting Stu Jackson: Puka Nacua will be limited in practice today, per Sean McVay, but McVay expects him to play Sunday against Eagles
- Sep 30 FFToday Puka Nacua expected to play in Week 4
- How is Aaron Donald’s return going so far?
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LOL Quinn Meinerz was selected for a Performance Enhancing Substance test today after throwing Aaron Donald to the ground last night.
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 28 Josh Kendall (X) “I know it sounds crazy, but four rushing as one is hard to find on tape these days. You have so many guys across the league that are mercenary mindsets.” · Quoting Joe Cronin: Interior Defensive Line Pass Rush Win % through 3 Weeks: (SumerSports) 1. Gervon Dexter 24.3% (Falcons) 2. Zach Harrison 24.0% (Falcons) 3. Jeffrey Simmons 21.6% (Titans) 4. Aaron Donald 21.4% (Rams) 5. D.J. Reader 19.0% (Giants)
- Sep 28 Mike Klis (X) Broncos RG Quinn Meinerz ordered for drug test today, per Quinn Meinerz. Assuming it’s a funny coincidence following his pancake block of Aaron Donald.
- Sep 28 Josh Kendall (X) Interior Defensive Line Pass Rush Win % through 3 Weeks: (SumerSports) 1. Gervon Dexter 24.3% (Falcons) 2. Zach Harrison 24.0% (Falcons) 3. Jeffrey Simmons 21.6% (Titans) 4. Aaron Donald 21.4% (Rams) 5. D.J. Reader 19.0% (Giants)
- Sep 28 Zac Stevens (X) LOL Quinn Meinerz was selected for a Performance Enhancing Substance test today after throwing Aaron Donald to the ground last night.
- Aaron Donald took Bo Nix to the ground
- Mile High Showdown: Rams and Broncos set for Sunday Night Football Tilt | Game Preview
- Davis Webb has PLAYED against Aaron Donald twice. Now Davis is calling an offense against Donald, who has retired and unretired in that time.
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Sean McVay on Aaron Donald's first game back: "Never ceases to amaze me"
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 22 Turf Show Times (LAR) Rams snap count review: Terrance Ferguson stakes a claim for TE#1
- Sep 22 Pro Football Talk Sean McVay on Aaron Donald's first game back: "Never ceases to amaze me"
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Rams' Aaron Donald makes impact in his first game in almost three years
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 22 PFF News Aaron Donald shows flashes of old form in his return to NFL action
- Sep 22 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Grading Aaron Donald's return: How did Rams star look in his first game in almost three years?+1
- Aaron Donald: Game wasn't as fast as I thought
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More about DT Aaron Donald planning to play Monday night but WR Puka Nacua missing practice Friday, via @sarahbarshop
8 more updatesfrom 7 sources
- Sep 19 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Aaron Donald returning for Rams' Week 2 matchup with Giants, Sean McVay confirms
- Sep 19 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Aaron Donald said yesterday the plan is to make his return Monday night against the Giants. Sean McVay today: "If he said it, he's going. Whatever Aaron says, I support."
- Sep 19 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Sean McVay confirmed Aaron Donald will make his return in Week 2, via @nateatkins.bsky.social. “If he said it, he’s going. Whatever Aaron says, I support.”
- Sep 19 Turf Show Times (LAR) Aaron Donald can solidify himself as the best (again)
- Sep 19 Patricia Traina (Bluesky) Aaron Donald Says Giants 'Ain't Worried' About Him as He Eyes Return
- Sep 19 Patricia Traina (Bluesky) Giants Mailbag: Tyrone Tracy's Fumbles, Aaron Donald's Return and Adebo's Future
- Sep 19 Jordan Raanan (X) Will be interesting to see what Aaron Donald can do in his first game in almost 3 calendar years. · Quoting Adam Schefter: More about DT Aaron Donald planning to play Monday night but WR Puka Nacua missing practice Friday, via @sarahbarshop
- Sep 19 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) More about DT Aaron Donald planning to play Monday night but WR Puka Nacua missing practice Friday, via @sarahbarshop+1
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Barring a setback, Aaron Donald will play against the Broncos. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Rams standout DT Aaron Donald told reporters that the plan for him is to play Monday night vs. the New York Giants.
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- Sep 18 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Rams DE Aaron Donald plans to play on Monday Night Football vs. Giants+6
- Sep 18 Turf Show Times (LAR) Aaron Donald plans to make debut on Monday
- Sep 18 ESPN NFL News Rams' Donald plans to play; Nacua sits practice
- Sep 18 Zac Stevens (X) Barring a setback, Aaron Donald will play against the Broncos. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Rams standout DT Aaron Donald told reporters that the plan for him is to play Monday night vs. the New York Giants.
- Sep 18 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Schefter] Rams standout DT Aaron Donald told reporters that the plan for him is to play Monday night vs. the New York Giants.
- Sep 18 Albert Breer (X) Rams DT Aaron Donald asked if he’s playing Monday night vs. the @Giants: “That’s the plan.”
- Sep 18 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Will Aaron Donald make his debut against the Giants on MNF? Donald: “That’s the plan.”
- Sep 18 Dan Duggan (X) Aaron Donald says he expects to play on Monday night against the Giants. “That’s the plan. … That’s all of our plan.”
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Rap: Aaron Donald 'hopes' to play vs. Giants
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- Sep 18 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Aaron Donald return: Cam Skattebo issues message to Rams star defender ahead of MNF matchup
- Sep 18 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Rap: Aaron Donald 'hopes' to play vs. Giants
- If Aaron Donald plays for the Rams, Giants QB Jaxson Dart Said He'll be Ready for that Challenge.
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Giants expect Aaron Donald to play on Monday night
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- Sep 16 Jordan Raanan (X) John Harbaugh's appraisal of the Rams: -- Expects Aaron Donald to play like Aaron Donald if he plays on Monday night. -- Next to "football player" in the dictionary is a picture of Puka Nacua -- Matthew Stafford "like an offensive coordinator out there"
- Sep 16 Pro Football Talk Giants expect Aaron Donald to play on Monday night
- Sep 16 Turf Show Times (LAR) Aaron Donald has ‘realistic’ chance to play vs. Giants
- Sep 16 Pat Leonard (X) John Harbaugh on Rams’ Aaron Donald: “We’re expecting him to play. We’re planning for him to be out there.”
- Will Aaron Donald suit up for Rams on Monday?
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Sean McVay on if Aaron Donald will play Week 2, via Taylor Bisciotti:
"Haven’t decided yet."
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- Sep 14 Pro Football Talk Sean McVay: TBD if Aaron Donald plays vs. Giants in Week 2
- Sep 14 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Sean McVay said the Rams haven't decided yet whether Aaron Donald will play on Monday Night Football against the Giants. "He's going to continue to work his process, and we'll see what that looks like," McVay said.
- Sep 14 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Sean McVay on if Aaron Donald will play Week 2, via Taylor Bisciotti: "Haven’t decided yet."
- Aaron Donald is no longer just a luxury for the Rams’ defense
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When the Rams play next Monday night vs. the Giants, they will be without Myles Garrett but they very well could have back Aaron Donald. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Rams standout Myles Garrett will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee and will be placed on injured reserve sidelining him a minimum of four games, as @TomPelissero reported.
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- Sep 13 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) When the Rams play next Monday night vs. the Giants, they will be without Myles Garrett but they very well could have back Aaron Donald.+1
- Sep 13 Mike Klis (X) Was hoping to see Rams DE Myles Garret on SNF (9News) Sept. 27. He’ll be on IR instead with a knee injury. #Broncos should see an out-of-retirement Aaron Donald instead.
- Sep 13 Dan Duggan (X) Whoa! Giants won’t face Garrett next week. Unclear if Aaron Donald will make his debut · Quoting Tom Pelissero: Rams star Myles Garrett will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his ailing knee and is headed to injured reserve, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports. Garrett has been dealing with lower-leg pain and wasn’t himself in Thursday’s opener. The hope is he’s back in four weeks.
- #NFL lifts roster exemption for #Rams Aaron Donald
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Rams Injury Report, Week 1 vs. 49ers: Aaron Donald only player ruled out among those listed; no designation for Myles Garrett
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More about Rams DT Aaron Donald not traveling to Melbourne, Australia, to play in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers, via @sarahbarshop
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- Sep 9 Eric Branch (X) Kyle Shanahan on Aaron Donald not playing Thursday: "I’ve never been more excited to be wrong about something.” #49ers #Rams+1
- Sep 8 Adam Schefter (X) More about Rams DT Aaron Donald not traveling to Melbourne, Australia, to play in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers, via @sarahbarshop
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Aaron Donald: Doubtful
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- Sep 8 ESPN NFL Injury Report Aaron Donald: Out+2
- Sep 8 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) More on what Rams HC Sean McVay had to say about Aaron Donald not playing Week 1 vs. 49ers nor traveling to Australia, but Myles Garrett being "ready to go"
- Sep 8 Rams Team Site McVay: Aaron Donald won't play Week 1 vs. 49ers nor travel to Australia, but Myles Garrett (knee) will be 'ready to go'
- Sep 8 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Aaron Donald will not play in Rams' opener against 49ers in Australia: When will legendary DT make 2026 debut?
- Sep 8 David Lombardi (X) Myles Garrett and Co. still a lot to deal with, but the 49ers will take this break · Quoting Adam Schefter: Sources: Rams standout DT Aaron Donald will not travel to Australia for Thursday night’s opener against the 49ers and will be inactive, per me and @rapsheet. The Rams want to give Donald more time to ramp up before making his much-anticipated return after two seasons of retirement.
- Sep 8 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Sean McVay also added that Aaron Donald won't travel to Australia. McVay said Donald is "doing a great job" and that he thinks Donald will be ready to go "sooner rather than later," but making a decision they think is best for him and the team. · Quoting Stu Jackson: Rams HC Sean McVay said Aaron Donald won’t play Thursday vs. 49ers
- Sep 8 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) The Rams aren’t traveling Aaron Donald to Australia for Thursday’s game. It’s the right call. For everyone involved.
- Sep 8 Dan Duggan (X) "Good call. No need to rush. Might as well just wait until Week 3." — Giants · Quoting Ian Rapoport: #Rams star Aaron Donald, now back on the field and working himself into football shape, isn’t doing it only for Week 1. The goal is to be in it for the long haul, a season that could stretch into February. Not quite ready, per me and @AdamSchefter. Donald won’t travel.
- Sep 8 Alan Saunders (X) #Pitt great Aaron Donald will not travel to Australia for the #LARams season opener against the #49ers on Thursday night, as he continues to work his way back into game shape, per ESPN.+1
- Sep 8 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Rams star Aaron Donald, now back on the field and working himself into football shape, isn’t doing it only for Week 1. The goal is to be in it for the long haul, a season that could stretch into February. Not quite ready, per me and Adam Schefter. Donald won’t travel.+1
- Sep 8 ESPN NFL News Rams' Donald won't travel to Australia, out against 49ers
- Sep 8 Adam Schefter (X) Aaron Donald’s next chance to play will come in nearly two weeks, when the Rams return home to host the Giants on Monday Night Football. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Sources: Rams standout DT Aaron Donald will not travel to Australia for Thursday night’s opener against the 49ers and will be inactive, per me and @rapsheet. The Rams want to give Donald more time to ramp up before making his much-anticipated return after two seasons of retirement.
- Sep 8 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Rams HC Sean McVay said Aaron Donald won’t play Thursday vs. 49ers
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Aaron Donald 'feeling good, feeling really good,' but still to be determined whether he plays Week 1 vs. 49ers in Australia
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- Sep 8 David Lombardi (X) Trent Williams on trying to block Aaron Donald: “It’s like trying to catch a fish I’m water with your bare hands.”
- Sep 7 ESPN NFL News Donald 'feeling good' as Rams' opener approaches
- Sep 7 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Rams DE Aaron Donald "feeling good, feeling really good," but still to be determined whether he plays Week 1 vs. 49ers in Australia+1
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Kyle Shanahan says there was cheering among coaches that could be heard in hallways through the 49ers' building back when Aaron Donald retired... so the 49ers obviously weren't thrilled when Donald returned, but they'd been bracing for it for about a month
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- Sep 6 ESPN NFL News Shanahan preparing as if Rams' Donald will play
- Sep 6 David Lombardi (X) Kyle Shanahan says there was cheering among coaches that could be heard in hallways through the 49ers' building back when Aaron Donald retired... so the 49ers obviously weren't thrilled when Donald returned, but they'd been bracing for it for about a month
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Myles Garrett (knee), Aaron Donald practice Sun.
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- Sep 6 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Rams HC Sean McVay said the expectation is Puka Nacua and Alaric Jackson will play in Australia. McVay also said Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett will practice today, and he'll update their Week 1 status on Tuesday.
- Sep 6 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Myles Garrett (knee), Aaron Donald practice Sun.
- #Rams DT Braden Fiske was in a meeting when the Myles Garrett trade happened on June 1. It hit hard because his best friend Jared Verse was the one getting traded out. He tells me how that day unfolded: · Quoting Jordan Schultz: I had a fun conversation with #Rams DT Braden Fiske on a bunch of topics! 🔵Aaron Donald’s return 🟡DLine group chat 🔵Myles Garrett is scary 🟡Sean McVay 🔵Jared Verse 🟡and a lot more! 📺WATCH NOW
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One NFL GM texted me “f**k you” after hearing that Aaron Donald was returning 🤣 · Quoting Jordan Schultz: BREAKING: Aaron Donald tells me he’s coming out of retirement and returning to play for the #Rams.
Donald, in part, tells me: “I’ve been working the last 12-13 weeks to train my body and get it to a point where I felt like I could still play the game at a high level and be durable. I am now ready to come back to try and do something special with this group of guys. We back.”
15 more updatesfrom 10 sources
- Sep 1 Jordan Schultz (X) I had a fun conversation with #Rams DT Braden Fiske on a bunch of topics! 🔵Aaron Donald’s return 🟡DLine group chat 🔵Myles Garrett is scary 🟡Sean McVay 🔵Jared Verse 🟡and a lot more! 📺WATCH NOW
- Sep 1 Jordan Schultz (X) One NFL GM texted me “f**k you” after hearing that Aaron Donald was returning 🤣 · Quoting Jordan Schultz: BREAKING: Aaron Donald tells me he’s coming out of retirement and returning to play for the #Rams. Donald, in part, tells me: “I’ve been working the last 12-13 weeks to train my body and get it to a point where I felt like I could still play the game at a high level and be durable. I am now ready to come back to try and do something special with this group of guys. We back.”
- Sep 1 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) 🚨 BRAND NEW Between The Hashmarks Podcast with @miketanier.bsky.social!! We run through some breakout stars and breakdown why Aaron Donald’s Rams return is a really big deal. FULL Episode on YouTube 🔽 youtu.be/ZWUF1l8-5Jg
- Sep 1 Brian Nemhauser (Bluesky) I don't understand why some Seahawks fans are trying to minimize Aaron Donald or what the Rams have done this offseason. Here's my take...
- Sep 1 Zack Rosenblatt (X) Fun idea and great execution here by Jayna about NFL players coming out of retirement: · Quoting Jayna Bardahl: As rumors of Aaron Donald's return swirled, I spoke with NFL players who navigated the "unretirement" process. A common thread: a desire to forgo second-guessing for a second chance, no matter the outcome. And for linemen, lots of conditioning.
- Sep 1 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Grading every NFL team's 2026 preseason: Rams ace the summer, Falcons fail amid quarterback uncertainty
- Sep 1 ESPN NFL News Donald misses Rams practice; Week 1 status TBD
- Sep 1 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) New pod! @aaronschatz.com joins me to discuss a bunch of NFL news 🏈 Aaron Donald’s return and how offenses will fare vs LAR 🏈 Cousins and Mendoza 🏈 Falcons QB battle 🏈 Jacobs/Cooper on exempt list 🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... 📺: youtu.be/7tdGtKT493U?...
- Sep 1 Omar Kelly (X) It was just an example · Quoting Positive Phinstant 💿: @OmarKelly A. Aaron Donald has to want to play for you. B. Having Aaron Donald doesn’t win you a Super Bowl with this roster. Plenty of current playoff teams had high dead cap numbers that new regimes had to bite the bullet on for a year (Texans, Jags, Rams, Bills (2018))
- Sep 1 Omar Kelly (X) @OmarKelly A. Aaron Donald has to want to play for you. B. Having Aaron Donald doesn’t win you a Super Bowl with this roster. Plenty of current playoff teams had high dead cap numbers that new regimes had to bite the bullet on for a year (Texans, Jags, Rams, Bills (2018))
- Sep 1 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Aaron Donald sits out practice: Rams admit returning star might not play Week 1 in Australia
- Sep 1 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Aaron Donald is back: What NFL history says about his super duo with Myles Garrett
- Sep 1 Zack Rosenblatt (X) As rumors of Aaron Donald's return swirled, I spoke with NFL players who navigated the "unretirement" process. A common thread: a desire to forgo second-guessing for a second chance, no matter the outcome. And for linemen, lots of conditioning.
- Sep 1 Albert Breer (X) That’s gonna look weird in stretching lines. (And when they make Aaron Donald a captain in like two weeks, that’ll make an even dozen. Or more than a quarter of the guys who dress for a game.) · Quoting Los Angeles Rams: Introducing our 2026 captains 🫡
- Sep 1 ESPN NFL News Aaron Donald returns: Inside the conversations that sparked his Rams comeback
- Sep 1 PFF News Ranking the NFL’s best single-season pass-rushing duos in PFF history
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Aaron Donald unretires as NFL teams trim rosters; Bill Belichick secures biggest win at UNC
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- Aug 31 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Ranking NFL's biggest surprise cuts, plus bold predictions and Aaron Donald not a lock to play in Week 1
- Aug 31 FTN (Bluesky) Does Aaron Donald instantly make the Rams the team to beat? @aaronschatz.com says think again 🤔
- Aug 31 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Aaron Donald unretires as NFL teams trim rosters; Bill Belichick secures biggest win at UNC
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Rams returning DT Aaron Donald passed his physical today, has been activated to their roster, will participate with team moving forward, and is eligible to play in the regular-season opener vs. the 49ers, per sources.
63 more updatesfrom 34 sources
- Aug 30 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Aaron Donald on coming out of retirement to rejoin the Rams, and what the process leading to that decision entailed
- Aug 30 Rams Team Site Aaron Donald talks rejoining Rams in 2026: 'Do I feel like I can play at a high level? Yes'+1
- Aug 30 Rams Team Site Top Takeaways from Sean McVay on Rams initial 53-Man roster for 2026: Aaron Donald's return, and approach to making difficult decisions and practice squad construction
- Aug 30 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Aaron Donald: "Do I feel like I can play at a high level? Yes. Do I feel like I can still be myself? 100%. If I didn't feel like that, I wouldn't be here." · Quoting Stu Jackson: Aaron Donald said he's "been in a football mindset for the last 14 weeks." He said training-wise, he put himself in the best position to get where he is now. Just has to get going in 11-on-11 to knock the rust off and get caught up with the speed of the game.
- Aug 30 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Aaron Donald said he's "been in a football mindset for the last 14 weeks." He said training-wise, he put himself in the best position to get where he is now. Just has to get going in 11-on-11 to knock the rust off and get caught up with the speed of the game.
- Aug 30 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Sean McVay said the Rams will take it a day at a time in determining whether Aaron Donald plays Week 1 vs. 49ers in Australia
- Aug 30 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Ranking NFL's 15 greatest comebacks from retirement: Where Aaron Donald hopes to join John Riggins, Tom Brady
- Aug 30 Albert Breer (X) A little more on Rams DT Aaron Donald's one-year deal ... • $10 million in base pay. • Max of $10 million in per-game 53-man roster bonuses (up to 15 games). • $10 million in playoff/playtime incentives. The playtime trigger's low, tied to playoff incentives.
- Aug 30 Jordan Schultz (X) Not too shabby: Aaron Donald is going through drills right now. 🤯 (🎥 @LindseyThiry) · Quoting Jordan Schultz: BREAKING: Aaron Donald tells me he’s coming out of retirement and returning to play for the #Rams. Donald, in part, tells me: “I’ve been working the last 12-13 weeks to train my body and get it to a point where I felt like I could still play the game at a high level and be durable. I am now ready to come back to try and do something special with this group of guys. We back.”
- Aug 30 ESPN NFL News Star DT Donald unretires to rejoin loaded Rams
- Aug 30 Adam Schefter (X) Rams returning DT Aaron Donald passed his physical today, has been activated to their roster, will participate with team moving forward, and is eligible to play in the regular-season opener vs. the 49ers, per sources.
- Aug 30 ESPN NFL News How Myles Garrett, Aaron Donald are redefining the NFL's all-time sack list
- Aug 30 ESPN NFL News What does Aaron Donald's return mean for Myles Garrett and the Rams' defense, and more pressing questions
- Aug 30 Brad Biggs (X) So far we have Aaron Donald back to the Rams and Daejon Love hooking on with the Mean Machine. With any luck, #Bears reveal a long list of roster moves right around 5 pm.
- Aug 30 PFF News Aaron Donald returns to Rams to join Myles Garrett for the 2026 NFL season
- Aug 30 Adam Schefter (X) The waiting game in addition to 2026 games: · Quoting Ari Meirov: Aaron Donald was set to be a first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee in 2029 had he stayed retired... By returning to the NFL, that clock resets, and he’ll have to wait another 5 years after he retires again to become eligible.
- Aug 30 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Already imagining what SoFi Stadium will be like on Monday Night Football against the Giants. If defensive starters get introduced, with Myles Garrett second-to-last and Aaron Donald last out of the tunnel...
- Aug 30 Adam Schefter (X) Aaron Donald was set to be a first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee in 2029 had he stayed retired... By returning to the NFL, that clock resets, and he’ll have to wait another 5 years after he retires again to become eligible.
- Aug 30 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Aaron Donald as a rotational interior pass rusher alongside Myles Garrett has potential to be insanity. Even if he’s only elite on 15 snaps per game, Donald next to Garrett could legitimately change the outcome of drives or games.
- Aug 30 Jordan Schultz (X) This is what Aaron Donald told me on his return to the NFL and why he did it: · Quoting Jordan Schultz: BREAKING: Aaron Donald tells me he’s coming out of retirement and returning to play for the #Rams. Donald, in part, tells me: “I’ve been working the last 12-13 weeks to train my body and get it to a point where I felt like I could still play the game at a high level and be durable. I am now ready to come back to try and do something special with this group of guys. We back.”
- Aug 30 Albert Breer (X) The depth of the Rams' defensive front is what's staggering ... • Myles Garrett, Byron Young, Josaiah Stewart on the edge. • Aaron Donald, Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske as attacking interior d-linemen. • Poona Ford and Tyler Davis as capable run-stuffing nose tackles.
- Aug 30 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Aaron Donald is back. #Raiders will get their turn in the meat grinder Week 7 in Vegas
- Aug 30 Albert Breer (X) Aaron Donald broke the news on Instagram at 4 p.m. ET. Today is August 30. His 2018 holdout ended August 31, and he, Sean McVay and the Rams have been using the two holdout years as a framework for ramping him up. FWIW, he played Week 1 in 2018, and had 20.5 sacks that year. · Quoting Albert Breer: Rams DT Aaron Donald's existing deal had its final year knocked down to the minimum, so that's what he'll be reinstated under. It'll then, I'm told, be replaced with an incentive-heavy 1-year deal (w/per-game roster bonuses, playtime & playoff incentives) that maxes out at $30M.
- Aug 30 Josh Weinfuss (X) And the NFC West just got even harder… · Quoting Adam Schefter: 🚨 🚨 🚨 He’s back: Rams star Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement and returning to the Rams on a one-year, $20M deal that with incentives could be worth up to $30M, per @rapsheet and me. After two seasons away, Donald now will join forces with Myles Garrett, giving the Rams two of the top defensive linemen in NFL history.+2
- Aug 30 Albert Breer (X) Rams DT Aaron Donald's existing deal had its final year knocked down to the minimum, so that's what he'll be reinstated under. It'll then, I'm told, be replaced with an incentive-heavy 1-year deal (w/per-game roster bonuses, playtime & playoff incentives) that maxes out at $30M.
- Aug 30 Jordan Schultz (X) Aaron Donald will be back at the facility later TODAY and will take part in meetings as he’s officially a player once again. Unreal. · Quoting Jordan Schultz: BREAKING: Aaron Donald tells me he’s coming out of retirement and returning to play for the #Rams. Donald, in part, tells me: “I’ve been working the last 12-13 weeks to train my body and get it to a point where I felt like I could still play the game at a high level and be durable. I am now ready to come back to try and do something special with this group of guys. We back.”
- Aug 30 Jeremy Fowler (X) Rams front DE: Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske DT: Aaron Donald, Poona Ford EDGE: Myles Garrett, Byron Young That will work
- Aug 30 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) "Somehow, Palpatine returned" level writing from the NFL, be serious · Quoting JP Acosta: Even if Aaron Donald is like 80% of what he was, that’s better than almost the entire league at the position. And he probably won’t have to play all 3 downs because of the depth they have at DT. Being able to rotate in Donald with Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Poona Ford is crazy
- Aug 30 Albert Breer (X) Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald announces his return to the @RamsNFL after two years of retirement. He’ll play on a one-year deal. He and Sean McVay have a detailed plan for how it’ll be handled going forward.
- Aug 30 Bernd Buchmasser (Bluesky) The Patriots will not be playing the Rams this regular season, in case you're wondering. · Quoting NFL Daily News: Aaron Donald announced his return to the Rams with this Instagram post
- Aug 30 Adam Schefter (X) More about Aaron Donald coming out of retirement and rejoining the Rams, via @sarahbarshop
- Aug 30 Jeremy Fowler (X) Right on time · Quoting Adam Schefter: 🚨 🚨 🚨 He’s back: Rams star Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement and returning to the Rams on a one-year, $20M deal that with incentives could be worth up to $30M, per @rapsheet and me. After two seasons away, Donald now will join forces with Myles Garrett, giving the Rams two of the top defensive linemen in NFL history.
- Aug 30 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) Obviously remains to be seen what he’s got after two years away but when he retired in 2023 he ranked 1st in pass rush win rate amongst DTs. · Quoting Nate Atkins: Aaron Donald is back. Officially announced by the Rams. The 3-time Defensive Player of the Year will join a defensive line of Myles Garrett
- Aug 30 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Aaron Donald announced his return to the Rams with this Instagram post
- Aug 30 Field Gulls (Bluesky) Seahawks arch-nemesis returns: Aaron Donald is back with the LA Rams
- Aug 30 Bernd Buchmasser (Bluesky) Being able to rotate Aaron Donald in while also having MYLES GARRETT on the edge is bonkers. · Quoting JP Acosta: Even if Aaron Donald is like 80% of what he was, that’s better than almost the entire league at the position. And he probably won’t have to play all 3 downs because of the depth they have at DT. Being able to rotate in Donald with Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Poona Ford is crazy
- Aug 30 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Aaron Donald back: Three-time Defensive Player of the Year returning to Rams for 2026 season
- Aug 30 Jordan Schultz (X) Aaron Donald is officially back with the #Rams, and he’s very happy about it! 🐐 · Quoting Jordan Schultz: BREAKING: Aaron Donald tells me he’s coming out of retirement and returning to play for the #Rams. Donald, in part, tells me: “I’ve been working the last 12-13 weeks to train my body and get it to a point where I felt like I could still play the game at a high level and be durable. I am now ready to come back to try and do something special with this group of guys. We back.”
- Aug 30 John Keim (X) The Rams’ front was already going to be good. Now the Commanders get to face them with Garrett and Aaron Donald in November.
- Aug 30 Nicki Jhabvala (X) So the Commanders OL will come back from its bye to host the Eagles in Week 8 and Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald in Week 9. That’s less than ideal.
- Aug 30 Jordan Schultz (X) The #Rams really traded for Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie this offseason - and now have Aaron Donald coming back. 😳😳 · Quoting Jordan Schultz: BREAKING: Aaron Donald tells me he’s coming out of retirement and returning to play for the #Rams. Donald, in part, tells me: “I’ve been working the last 12-13 weeks to train my body and get it to a point where I felt like I could still play the game at a high level and be durable. I am now ready to come back to try and do something special with this group of guys. We back.”
- Aug 30 Josina Anderson (X) VIDEO: Here's how #Rams DT Aaron Donald announced his comeback to the NFL via his Instagram (@AaronDonald99)
- Aug 30 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Super Bowl champ. Three-time AP Defensive Player of the Year. All-decade team. First-ballot HOFer. Now back for more. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: 🚨 🚨 🚨 AD is B-A-C-K: Rams star Aaron Donald is coming of retirement to play for his old team with a 1-year, $20M deal with playoff incentives up to $30M, per me and Adam Schefter. After two seasons away, Donald will play alongside Myles Garrett in a star-studded D-line.
- Aug 30 Theo Mackie (X) That’s good, I was just thinking the NFC West wasn’t tricky enough · Quoting Ian Rapoport: 🚨 🚨 🚨 AD is B-A-C-K: #Rams star Aaron Donald is coming of retirement to play for his old team with a 1-year, $20M deal with playoff incentives up to $30M, per me and @AdamSchefter. After two seasons away, Donald will play alongside Myles Garrett in a star-studded D-line.
- Aug 30 Jordan Schultz (X) More info on my conversation with #Rams legend Aaron Donald, who is officially coming back out of retirement! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ · Quoting Jordan Schultz: BREAKING: Aaron Donald tells me he’s coming out of retirement and returning to play for the #Rams. Donald, in part, tells me: “I’ve been working the last 12-13 weeks to train my body and get it to a point where I felt like I could still play the game at a high level and be durable. I am now ready to come back to try and do something special with this group of guys. We back.”
- Aug 30 Sam Warren (X) Raiders OL will have their hands full in Week 7. Sheesh. · Quoting Jonathan Jones: BREAKING: All-world Aaron Donald is returning to the L.A. Rams, sources tell @TheAthletic. Donald joins the Super Bowl favorites and pushes his Hall of Fame enshrinement out to 2031, at the earliest.
- Aug 30 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) 🚨 🚨 🚨 AD is B-A-C-K: Rams star Aaron Donald is coming of retirement to play for his old team with a 1-year, $20M deal with playoff incentives up to $30M, per me and Adam Schefter. After two seasons away, Donald will play alongside Myles Garrett in a star-studded D-line.+2
- Aug 30 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders will face Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett at home in Week 7. · Quoting Adam Schefter: 🚨 🚨 🚨 He’s back: Rams star Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement and returning to the Rams on a one-year, $20M deal that with incentives could be worth up to $30M, per @rapsheet and me. After two seasons away, Donald now will join forces with Myles Garrett, giving the Rams two of the top defensive linemen in NFL history.+1
- Aug 30 Jordan Schultz (X) Aaron Donald tells me he’s back! · Quoting Jordan Schultz: BREAKING: Aaron Donald tells me he’s coming out of retirement and returning to play for the #Rams. Donald, in part, tells me: “I’ve been working the last 12-13 weeks to train my body and get it to a point where I felt like I could still play the game at a high level and be durable. I am now ready to come back to try and do something special with this group of guys. We back.”
- Aug 30 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) And there you have it: Aaron Donald vs. the interior of the 49ers' offensive line Week 1 in Melbourne, reports ESPN/NFL Network.+1
- Aug 30 Tom Pelissero (Bluesky) A Legend Returns: Ten-time Pro Bowl DT Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement to play for the Rams this season, sources tell The Ringer and Netflix Sports. Donald last played in 2023 and is 35 years old. But he’s back for one more run, now alongside fellow superstar Myles Garrett.
- Aug 30 Sam Warren (X) BREAKING: All-world Aaron Donald is returning to the L.A. Rams, sources tell @TheAthletic. Donald joins the Super Bowl favorites and pushes his Hall of Fame enshrinement out to 2031, at the earliest.
- Aug 30 Field Yates (X) My nuanced take on the Rams’ offseason is that adding Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald is good.
- Aug 30 Dan Duggan (X) Giants at Rams on MNF in Week 2 · Quoting Adam Schefter: 🚨 🚨 🚨 He’s back: Rams star Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement and returning to the Rams on a one-year, $20M deal that with incentives could be worth up to $30M, per @rapsheet and me. After two seasons away, Donald now will join forces with Myles Garrett, giving the Rams two of the top defensive linemen in NFL history.
- Aug 30 Mike Chappell (X) A major addition on the NFL’s subtraction day. · Quoting Jordan Schultz: BREAKING: Aaron Donald tells me he’s coming out of retirement and returning to play for the #Rams. Donald, in part, tells me: “I’ve been working the last 12-13 weeks to train my body and get it to a point where I felt like I could still play the game at a high level and be durable. I am now ready to come back to try and do something special with this group of guys. We back.”
- Aug 30 Mike Garafolo (X) Pays better than social security. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: 🚨 🚨 🚨 AD is B-A-C-K: #Rams star Aaron Donald is coming of retirement to play for his old team with a 1-year, $20M deal with playoff incentives up to $30M, per me and @AdamSchefter. After two seasons away, Donald will play alongside Myles Garrett in a star-studded D-line.
- Aug 30 Jordan Schultz (X) BREAKING: Aaron Donald tells me he’s coming out of retirement and returning to play for the #Rams. Donald, in part, tells me: “I’ve been working the last 12-13 weeks to train my body and get it to a point where I felt like I could still play the game at a high level and be durable. I am now ready to come back to try and do something special with this group of guys. We back.”
- McVay: Aaron Donald 'looked great' in August 4 workout and continues to go through process, but 'no new news on that front'
- McVay: No update on Aaron Donald expected until team returns to Woodland Hills, but if there's an arrow, 'it's trending upwards'
- McVay: Aaron Donald 'going through his process' to decide whether to return in 2026
- For the first time since 2018, Aaron Donald's cap hit will no longer be the largest on the Rams defense. That August, having won his first NFL DPOY, AD99 signed his first contract extension. However, Ndamukong Suh, Lamarcus Joyner, Aqib Talib, Michael Brockers, and Mark Barron all cost more.
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