Aaron Donald - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

What Aaron Donald's Week 1 Absence Means for the Rams Defense The Los Angeles Rams will officially be without Aaron Donald in Thursday Night’s Opener against the San Francisco 49ers. Rams head coach Sea...

2 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Rams' Aaron Donald Not Expected to Travel to Australia for Week 1 vs. 49ers Following Aaron Donald’s announcement that he was returning to the Los Angeles Rams on August 30, there were always questions about whether...

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Bears, Patriots among Top 10 teams in NFL entering Week 1, Who is the best team in the NFL? | FTF

5 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

NY Giants could suffer Aaron Donald's long-awaited return to Rams, NFL The New York Giants have yet to clear their first hurdle in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season but may have learned that a bigger challenge is he...

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Aaron Donald to miss game vs. 49ers, Chiefs expectations, Will Drake Maye win MVP this season? | FTF

5 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

49ers No Longer Have to Worry About Aaron Donald in Rams Showdown The nightmare of facing Aaron Donald alongside Myles Garrett is no longer an issue for the San Francisco 49ers when they face the Los Angele...

6 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

McVay: Aaron Donald won't play Week 1 vs. 49ers nor travel to Australia, but Myles Garrett (knee) will be 'ready to go' Rams defensive end Aaron Donald's debut coming out of retirement won't happen against the 49ers Week 1, but outside linebacker Myles Garrett...

6 HOURS AGO • THERAMS.COM

Aaron Donald won't play, travel with Rams to Australia for Week 1. Here's why The Rams got Aaron Donald back from a two-year retirement in the offseason but will have to wait at least one more week for him to return to...

6 HOURS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Aaron Donald Won't Travel To Australia For Rams' Season Opener Against 49ers

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald will not travel to Melbourne, Australia, for Thursday’s season opener against the San Francis...

7 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Aaron Donald Won't Travel To Australia For Rams' Season Opener Against 49ers

Aaron Donald ruled out of the Rams' season opener against the 49ers, won't travel to Australia

Aaron Donald won’t play in the Los Angeles Rams’ season opener against the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, delaying the three-time Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year’s re...

7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Not playing in opener in Australia Donald won't travel to Melbourne, Australia and will be inactive Thursday for the Rams' season opener versus the 49ers, Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport of ESPN reports.

Impact Though he worked out with the Rams for much of training camp before officially re-signing with the franchise on a one-year, $20 million deal Aug. 30, Donald will still need more time to get back into playing shape as he makes his return from a two-year retirement.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why Aaron Donald won't play for Rams in Week 1 vs. 49ers in Australia | Sporting News This decision from Donald and the Rams isn't a huge surprise.

7 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rams provide key update on Aaron Donald's status for season opener Rams head coach Sean McVay finally addressed the elephant in the room.

7 HOURS AGO • NYPOST.COM

Pro Picks: Seahawks will edge Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch to kick off the NFL season

Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks will see their championship banner raised before hosting Drake Maye and the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch to kick off the NFL se...

8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Ranking the NFL's 25 best defensive players for the 2026 season, from Myles Garrett to Aaron Donald | Sporting News Whether they rush the quarterback from the edge or clean up on the back end in coverage, here''s breaking down the NFL's most impactful defe...

15 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NFL Catchup: Latest On Rams, 49ers Stars; Shedeur Sanders QB3?

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1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

NFL Catchup: Latest On Rams, 49ers Stars; Shedeur Sanders QB3?

Chris Shula, Bubba Ventrone, Nate Scheelhaase, Puka Nacua & Aaron Donald preview Week 1 in Australia Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone, offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, wide r...

1 DAY AGO • THERAMS.COM

Aaron Donald 'feeling good, feeling really good,' but still to be determined whether he plays Week 1 vs. 49ers in Australia Rams defensive end Aaron Donald talks about how he's feeling after returning the practice field the last few days.

1 DAY AGO • THERAMS.COM

Aaron Donald pleased with how return to field is going, mum on status for Rams' season opener

After two seasons out of football, Aaron Donald has been pleasantly surprised by how his body has reacted since rejoining the Los Angeles Rams last month

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Vague about status for season opener Donald stated only "we're taking it day by day" when asked Monday if he'll travel to Australia and/or play in the Rams season opener against San Francisco on Thursday, Vincent Bons...

Impact Previous reports indicated that Donald would at least travel to Australia, but it's uncertain if that's still the case. Donald didn't officially unretire until Aug. 30, so he may not be fully ready to return to NFL action after logging his most recent snap during the 2023 season. Even if he does travel and suit up, Donald may be given a reduced workload as he eases his way back from a lengthy hiatus.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braden Fiske must maximize unfamiliar role after Rams' Aaron Donald reunion Aaron Donald's return has, of course, affected the Los Angeles Rams' roster and depth chart. Perhaps most directly, defensive lineman Braden...

1 DAY AGO • RAMBLINFAN.COM

Is Drake Maye Ready For Super Bowl Rematch? Why The 49ers Aren't Ready For The Rams

Get ready for Week 1 with a deep dive into the Super Bowl rematch, the 49ers' massive test, Jayden Daniels' bounce-back chances and more.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Is Drake Maye Ready For Super Bowl Rematch? Why The 49ers Aren't Ready For The Rams

NFL Award Predictions: Will Matthew Stafford Or Patrick Mahomes Win MVP?

Matthew Stafford is the leader of a superteam in the Los Angeles Rams, but will that mean a second MVP award for the aging QB?

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NFL Award Predictions: Will Matthew Stafford Or Patrick Mahomes Win MVP?

Sean McVay, Matthew Stafford & Davante Adams talk Australia preparation ahead of Thursday's game Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, quarterback Matthew Stafford & wide receiver Davante Adams discuss preparation for Week 1 in Austral...

2 DAYS AGO • THERAMS.COM

5 Rams stars who could 'regress' and still make strong contributions The Los Angeles Rams have certainly invested heavily in the 2026 roster. Chris Shula's defense has added four stars in the form of Myles Gar...

2 DAYS AGO • RAMBLINFAN.COM

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Bears, Patriots among Top 10 teams in NFL entering Week 1, Who is the best team in the NFL? | FTF

Aaron Donald to miss game vs. 49ers, Chiefs expectations, Will Drake Maye win MVP this season? | FTF

Aaron Donald Won't Travel To Australia For Rams' Season Opener Against 49ers

Aaron Donald ruled out of the Rams' season opener against the 49ers, won't travel to Australia

Pro Picks: Seahawks will edge Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch to kick off the NFL season

NFL Catchup: Latest On Rams, 49ers Stars; Shedeur Sanders QB3?

Aaron Donald pleased with how return to field is going, mum on status for Rams' season opener

Is Drake Maye Ready For Super Bowl Rematch? Why The 49ers Aren't Ready For The Rams

NFL Award Predictions: Will Matthew Stafford Or Patrick Mahomes Win MVP?