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  "id": 5663537,
  "title": "McVay says entire Rams roster is traveling to Australia, but Aaron Donald’s playing status still TBD",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/mcvay-says-entire-rams-roster-is-traveling-to-australia-but-aaron",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T23:17:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/09/04/mcvay-says-entire-rams-roster-is-traveling-to-australia-but-aaron-donalds-playing-status-still-tbd"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay announced plans for his team's entire roster to journey to Australia for their regular-season opener next week, but the status of defensive tackle Aaron Donald's participation remains uncertain. Donald re-entered the NFL just last weekend, ending a two-and-a-half-year retirement. McVay expressed uncertainty about Donald's playing status, stating that the team has not yet made a decision. Meanwhile, Myles Garrett, who missed several training camp sessions due to minor knee issues, is expected to take the field despite the setback. All-Pro receiver Puka Nacua, recovering from a core muscle injury, is also set to play. The Rams will prepare for their match against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, with the game scheduled for Friday morning local time and the night prior in the United States.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "McVay says entire Rams roster is traveling to Australia, but Aaron Donald's playing status still TBD",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/mcvay-says-entire-rams-roster-is-traveling-to-australia-but-aaron-5664471",
        "published": "2026-09-04T23:16:19.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Sean McVay Reveals Aaron Donald's Status for Rams-49ers Season Opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/sean-mcvay-reveals-aaron-donalds-status-for-rams-49ers-season-opener",
        "published": "2026-09-05T00:31:55.000Z"
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  "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."
}