NFL Insider Reveals When Aaron Donald is Expected to Make Rams Debut
Superstar pass rusher Aaron Donald signed a one-year, $20 million contract to re-join the Los Angeles Rams this past weekend.
Former Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald is expected to make his team's 2026 debut in either Week 2 or Week 3, according to ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano. Donald, 35, has signed a one-year deal worth $20 million with the Rams, re-joining the team just a year after retiring following the 2023 NFL season. Since his retirement, Donald has remained in shape and has been working out with the Rams during the offseason.
However, he still needs to work his way up to playing condition. The Rams' Week 1 game against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia is scheduled for September 10, and Graziano notes that the team has not ruled out Donald playing in that game. However, he believes it is more likely that Donald will make his debut in Week 2 or 3. The Rams will have plenty of depth on their defensive line to watch Donald's snaps, and they feel comfortable with his ability to contribute to the team from the beginning of the season.
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