Sean McVay uncertain on Aaron Donald's status for Week 2 matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:03 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay indicated that Aaron Donald's availability for the upcoming Week 2 game against the New York Giants remains uncertain. Donald, who recently unretired with a one-year contract valued up to $30 million, has been working toward getting back in shape. After missing the Rams' season opener in Melbourne, his return could be crucial following the news that Myles Garrett will undergo knee surgery and be placed on injured reserve for at least four games. McVay stated the Rams will evaluate Donald's status as the game approaches on September 21.
- •Sean McVay has not confirmed Aaron Donald's status for Week 2.
- •Donald unretired this offseason and signed a one-year deal.
- •Myles Garrett will undergo surgery and is out for a minimum of four games.
- •The Rams face the Giants on September 21.
- 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Rams news: Is Aaron Donald playing Week 2 vs. Giants? Sean McVay speaks
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Rams HC Sean McVay noncommittal on Aaron Donald's Week 2 status
"The Los Angeles Rams are currently gearing up for Week 2 of the NFL season, which will take place next Monday night at home against the New York Giants. The Rams started off their season with an ugly loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia and have since learned that superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett will be placed on the IL due to a knee […] The post Rams news: Is Aaron Donald playing Week 2 vs. Giants? Sean McVay speaks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Aaron Donald isn't guaranteed to suit up for the Rams in Week 2.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 6:03 PMRams news: Is Aaron Donald playing Week 2 vs. Giants? Sean McVay speaks
The Los Angeles Rams are currently gearing up for Week 2 of the NFL season, which will take place next Monday night at home against the New York Giants. The Rams started off their season with an ugly loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia and have since learned that superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett will be placed on the IL due to a knee […] The post Rams news: Is Aaron Donald playing Week 2 vs. Giants? Sean McVay speaks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 5:45 PMRams HC Sean McVay noncommittal on Aaron Donald's Week 2 status
Aaron Donald isn't guaranteed to suit up for the Rams in Week 2.
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