Rams prepare limited snap counts for Aaron Donald throughout season

The Los Angeles Rams plan to integrate Aaron Donald into the defensive rotation sparingly following his return from a two-year retirement. Coaching staff aims to limit the veteran interior pass rusher to 30-40 percent of total snaps during the early stages of the schedule. This strategy intends to preserve his health for the postseason rather than relying on him as a full-time starter in the opening weeks. The team will continue to lean on Kobie Turner, Poona Ford, and Braden Fiske to handle significant defensive line duties. Following a 2025 campaign that saw the defense struggle to match previous efficiency levels against interior pressure, the Rams view Donald as an insurance policy for the home stretch of the season. His workload will be adjusted to focus on securing sacks and aiding teammates in key pass-rush situations.

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