{
  "id": 3512219,
  "title": "Sean McVay, Rams ready to go with or without Aaron Donald",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/sean-mcvay-rams-ready-to-go-with-or-without-aaron-donald",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T13:02:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sean-mcvay-rams-ready-without-130213125.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Rams are prepared to play either with or without veteran defensive lineman Aaron Donald. Head coach Sean McVay confirmed that the team has plans in place for both scenarios, whether Donald is included in the roster or not. The media has been closely following the Aaron Donald situation throughout the offseason, with various opinions on whether he will return, when, and if he would be willing to endure another NFL season. The Rams and Donald remain uncertain about his return, as the Week 1 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers approaches. McVay emphasized that the team's strategy includes contingency plans for both scenarios, but until Donald confirms his plans, no definitive decision has been made.",
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Rams are ready with or without Aaron Donald, Stetson Bennett or Ty Simpson? Weston Bailey and more!",
  "key_points": [
    "Los Angeles Rams prepared for games with or without Aaron Donald.",
    "Head coach Sean McVay confirmed contingency plans for both scenarios.",
    "Rams and Donald uncertain about Donald's return before Week 1 game."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}