Aaron Donald returns to field for Rams after retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:29 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Aaron Donald rejoined the Rams for a game at SoFi Stadium, energizing the crowd before Monday night's matchup. The defensive tackle recorded three tackles and a tackle for loss over 33 defensive snaps. After two years away from the game, Donald noted that the pace was manageable and expressed a need for more playing time to regain his rhythm. The Rams had plans to pair him with Myles Garrett, but Garrett's injury delays that opportunity as the team looks ahead to future games.
- •Donald played his first game since retiring after the 2023 season
- •He registered three tackles and a tackle for loss
- •Donald noted the game wasn’t as fast as expected
- •Plans to team with Myles Garrett are on hold due to injury
- •The Rams aim for improved defensive performance moving forward
- 10:29 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Donald: Game wasn't as fast as I thought
"SoFi Stadium got a jolt of energy before Monday night's game when Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was the final defensive starter announced to the home crowd.
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