
Aaron Donald’s Week One Odds | NFL News
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Aaron Donald’s comeback is heating up — and the Rams are counting on him for Week One against the Niners. After a two-year hiatus, the 35-year-old defensive force is back in pads, feeling stronger than expected and making strides in just weeks of training. But with a grueling trip to Melbourne looming and a compressed timeline, his availability remains uncertain. While the team wants him out there, they’re not desperate — and Donald himself admits he’s still fine-tuning his game. Fans will get a clearer answer by Tuesday evening as he continues his daily grind toward game readiness.
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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Aaron Donald’s Week One Odds | NFL News. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
On September 8th, so, Aaron Donald, the big man on the Rams defensive line, is back from retirement and everyone's wondering if he'll suit up for. Week 1 against the Niners, he's keeping it close to the vest, saying he's taking it day by day and working on a game plan. He did mention he's feeling good, maybe even better than he expected after being away from the game for a couple of years. He hasn't played since 2023, and he only officially rejoined the Rams two weeks ago. That's a pretty quick turnaround, especially with the team traveling to Melbourne for the opener. Flying that far and playing right away after a long break is a lot to ask, even for a guy like Donald. Donald's 35 years old now, and while he's been getting back into shape since June, it's still a challenge to go from retirement to game ready, so fast. The Rams definitely won him out there, but they've got other talented players on the defensive line, so it's not like they're desperate for him to play immediately. He feels like he's moving well and sees improvement, but he's also honest about wanting to
clean some things up. The more he practices in plays, the better he expects to get. We should get a clear picture of his week 1 status by Tuesday evening. Football News, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today. I'm Corey, with the story.
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