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Aaron Donald's Status for Week 1 Still TBD, All Players Set to Travel to Australia
The Rams signed Donald to a one-year, $20 million deal and will start him immediately after two seasons away, the team said.
- The Los Angeles Rams listed defensive end Aaron Donald as a starter for next Thursday's season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, though head coach Sean McVay says his playing status remains undetermined.
- Following his retirement after the 2023 season, the 35-year-old signed a one-year, $20 million deal with the Rams that could reach $30 million with performance incentives.
- Donald underwent a "very strict, regimented process" to prepare for his return, though McVay emphasized the team is not rushing him back and analysts suggest a Week 2 or 3 debut might be more likely.
- While the 49ers are already in Australia acclimating to the time difference, the Rams will travel closer to game day, with McVay expecting all players including Donald to make the trip.
- The star-studded defensive front features Myles Garrett and Kobie Turner, who recorded 24 sacks over three seasons with the Rams, providing significant depth should Donald miss the season opener in Melbourne.
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Sean McVay expects every Rams player to be on flight to Australia for Week 1, including Aaron Donald
The Los Angeles Rams won’t be arriving in Australia with the San Francisco 49ers this week, instead opting to leave Wednesday and arriving the day before kickoff.But that’s not the biggest piece of news regarding the NFL’s first-ever game in Australia — it’s who head coach Sean McVay expects to be on the flight with him down under.McVay told reporters on Friday that he expects every player to make the trip to Australia, including Aaron Donald, t…
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