Aaron Donald remains uncertain for Rams season opener against 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 5:43 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Aaron Donald signed a one-year, $20 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams after announcing his return from retirement. The 35-year-old defensive tackle is included on the team's 53-man roster, though his status for the September 10 season opener remains unconfirmed. Rams coach Sean McVay stated that the team is monitoring Donald’s conditioning on a day-to-day basis. Decisions regarding his participation in the game at Melbourne Cricket Ground against the San Francisco 49ers will be made closer to the kickoff. Donald joined the team’s training camp following a two-year absence from active play. His decision to rejoin the roster was influenced by the team's acquisition of Myles Garrett, who will play alongside him on the defensive line.
- •Aaron Donald signed a one-year, $20 million contract with the Rams.
- •The Rams play the San Francisco 49ers on September 10 in Melbourne.
- •Sean McVay is evaluating Donald's readiness for the season opener daily.
- •Donald's return follows the team's acquisition of Myles Garrett.
- 5:43 AMYahoo Sports — Rams news: Sean McVay leaves Aaron Donald's Week 1 status uncertain
"The rich get richer, as the Los Angeles Rams will have Aaron Donald in the upcoming season after he announced on Sunday that he is coming out of retirement. He signed a one-year contract worth $20 million and was included in the 53-man roster. Donald will team up with Myles Garrett to bring the pain on defense, while Matthew Stafford and Davante […] The post Rams news: Sean McVay leaves Aaron Donald's Week 1 status uncertain appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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