Rams 'Hopeful' Aaron Donald Plays Monday Night Against the Giants
Donald, who came out of retirement on Aug. 30 and did not travel to Australia for the opener, is practicing in full. Sean McVay says the decision comes down to how Donald feels.
Aaron Donald could play his first game since the 2023 season on Monday night. Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said Thursday the team is "hopeful" the three-time Defensive Player of the Year will be active against the New York Giants.
Where does his comeback stand?
Donald retired in March 2024 and ended months of speculation by returning on Aug. 30. He stayed home when the Rams opened in Melbourne with a 27-7 loss to San Francisco, and he was set to practice in full Thursday. "It's more along the line of how does he feel?" McVay said, describing Donald as "obviously chomping at the bit." He added: "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."
Why does the timing matter?
Myles Garrett had knee surgery Monday and is on injured reserve for at least four games, so the Rams' pass rush needs the help now. McVay said Garrett was already off crutches two days after the procedure, and that the team won't rush him.
Players in this story
Sources
- ESPN: McVay: Rams 'hopeful' Donald will play against Giants on MNF
Los Angeles Rams betting odds
Super Bowl futures, win totals & where to bet
FanDuel Sportsbook: Get $350 in Bonus Bets When You Wager $5 for 7 Days. New customers only. Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook, verify your account, and make a deposit of at least $5. Place a single online real-money wager of $5+ between 3 AM ET and 11:59 PM ET each day for 7 consecutive days starting from your first eligible wager. Maximum bonus of $50 per day ($350 total). Bonus issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire 7 days after receipt. The 7-day period begins once you're opted in to the promotion. Eligibility and state restrictions apply. See the current offer and full terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com.
21+ and present in select states. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, KY, MI, NJ, OH, PA, IL, TN, VA, VT), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-522-4700 (WY), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV).
Fanatics Sportsbook: Up to $1,000 in FanCash Matched Bets. New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV or WY. Apply the promotion in your bet slip and place a $1+ cash wager (min odds -200) daily for 10 consecutive days starting the day of account creation. FanCash rewards equal the qualifying wager amount (max $100 FanCash per day). FanCash issued under this promotion expires at 11:59 p.m. ET 7 days from issuance. Terms, including FanCash terms, apply - see the Fanatics Sportsbook app.
21+ and present in a state where Fanatics Sportsbook operates. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Touchdown Week may earn a commission when you sign up through our links, at no cost to you. Please bet responsibly.
