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| HT/WT: 6-1, 285 lbs |
| Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA |
| Age: 35 |
| School: Pittsburgh |
| Experience: 11 |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Aaron Donald News
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Rams' Aaron Donald: Active for Week 2
Donald is active for Monday's game against the Giants, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
It was anticipated that Donald would suit up Monday, and he will officially do so for the first time since January of 2024. Donald is expected to be limited to around 30 snaps, so while he will be in uniform it appears he will not handle a full workload.
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Rams' Aaron Donald: Set for limited snaps in return
Donald is expected to be limited to around 30 snaps in his season debut against the Giants on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Slated to play in his first NFL game since Jan. 14, 2024, the 35-year-old Donald will be eased back into the mix with a more limited workload than what he's typically handled in the past. Even after a two-year layoff from game action, the Rams are confident that the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year can still be a difference maker along the defensive line. The addition of Donald is a welcome development for the Rams after star edge rusher Myles Garrett (knee) was placed on injured reserve following the season-opening loss to the 49ers in Australia.
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Rams' Aaron Donald: Will return Monday night
Coach Sean McVay confirmed Saturday that Donald is expected to play Monday versus the Giants, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports. "If he said it, he's going," McVay noted. "Whatever Aaron says, I support."
Donald spoke to the media Friday, telling Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com, "That's the plan," when asked if he'll make his season debut Monday and thereby see his first game action since the 2023 season. With McVay supporting such a notion, Donald's status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. At 35 years old, Donald's workload remains to be seen, but considering the D-line depth that the Rams boast, he could be eased in for his initial 2026 appearance.
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Rams' Aaron Donald: Expects to play Monday
Donald told Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com on Friday, "That's the plan," when asked if he'll play Monday against the Giants.
Donald made his long-awaited return to the Rams on Aug. 30, but the Rams took advantage of a roster exemption from the NFL and didn't have him travel with the team for a Week 1 matchup with the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. The exemption was lifted on Sept. 11, and he hasn't been included on L.A.'s Week 2 injury report, indicating that he's in the clear to make his first appearance since the 2023 campaign. Donald's comment Friday confirms that he expects to play.
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Rams' Aaron Donald: Realistic chance to play in Week 2
Donald has a "very, very realistic chance" to play versus the Giants in Week 2, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Donald isn't a lock to play against New York on Monday night, but it appears there is a good chance the 35-year-old will suit up for his first NFL game since January 2024. The future Hall of Famer has appeared in 154 regular-season games during his career, accumulating 542 total tackles, 111.0 sacks, 24 forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries. Donald is also a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, eight-time All-Pro and 10-time Pro Bowler, among other accomplishments.
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Rams' Aaron Donald: Status TBD for Week 2
Coach Sean McVay said Monday that Donald's availability for Week 2 against the Giants is still to be determined, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
"We haven't decided that yet," McVay said. "He's going to continue to work his process, and we'll see what that looks like." Donald didn't travel with the Rams to Australia for last week's beatdown at the hands of the 49ers, and Los Angeles now will be without Myles Garrett (knee surgery) for at least the next month. The Rams weren't able to put any pressure on Brock Purdy in Week 1, so getting Donald in the fold can only help while Garrett recovers.
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Rams' Aaron Donald: Has roster exemption lifted
Donald had his roster exemption lifted by the NFL on Friday, per the league's transaction log.
After Donald came out of retirement and signed with the Rams on Aug. 30, the NFL granted the team a two-game roster exemption for the three-time Defensive Player of the Year. While he didn't travel with the team for a Week 1 matchup against the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, he now will be eligible to make his first appearance since the 2023 season on Monday, Sept. 21, against the Giants.
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