Aaron Donald travels with Los Angeles Rams for Australia season opener

Aaron Donald is expected to travel with the Los Angeles Rams to Melbourne for their upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers next Thursday. Head coach Sean McVay confirmed the plan on Friday, though the status of Donald’s participation in the game remains uncertain. The team is managing his workload carefully as he returns to the active roster following a two-year retirement. The Rams are scheduled to depart for Australia on Wednesday, arriving one day before kickoff. While currently on the 53-man roster, Donald remains subject to a roster exemption that expires the day after the game. The coaching staff intends to evaluate his progress on a daily basis throughout the week before reaching a final decision on his availability for the opening contest.

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