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Aaron Donald Expected to Play in Rams Home Opener vs. Giants
Aaron Donald is expected to make his season debut after two years away, while the Rams list Puka Nacua as questionable with a groin injury.
- Three-Time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald plans to make his season debut for the Los Angeles Rams against the New York Giants on Monday, September 21, 2026, on "Monday Night Football" at SoFi Stadium.
- Donald, 35, ended a two-year retirement in August to rejoin the Rams after previously retiring following the 2023 season. He did not travel to Melbourne for Week 1, remaining in Southern California to continue his ramp-up.
- Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett will miss at least four weeks following arthroscopic knee surgery, making Donald's veteran presence critical for the defense. Donald said Friday, "I feel a lot better now that I got more practices under my belt instead of one."
- Star wide receiver Puka Nacua is questionable for Monday's game after missing Friday's practice with a hip injury. Coach Sean McVay noted Nacua has "a little bit of soreness" in his groin, separate from a psoas injury he sustained during training camp.
- The Giants arrive following a Week 1 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, with running back Cam Skattebo telling reporters the matchup "is going to be a good challenge for the guys up front." New York head coach John Harbaugh said the team is "expecting him to play.
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Rams WR Puka Nacua sits out practice again, questionable vs. Giants
By Field Level Media Sep 19 (Field Level Media) - Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is not slated to participate in practice on Saturday and will be listed as questionable to play against the visiting New York Giants on Monday, head coach...
Rams Continue to Face Headaches Over Puka Nacua as WR's Mysterious Injury Puts Sean McVay's Plans in Jeopardy
Puka Nacua’s sudden absence from Friday’s practice, just a day after he was seen practicing normally, has caused a frenzy in LA. A sudden hip issue left the WR’s status hanging in the balance, seemingly causing Sean McVay’s offense to face a loss they may not be ready to face ahead of their Week 2 […]
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