Overview
- Rams coach Sean McVay confirmed Saturday that Aaron Donald is expected to play Monday night after practicing without setbacks.
- Donald missed last week’s win over the Philadelphia Eagles because of lower‑back soreness but was a full participant in Friday’s practice and reported no setbacks.
- Myles Garrett remains on injured reserve after arthroscopic knee surgery and is not expected to return to practice next week, which pushes his availability beyond his earliest eligibility window.
- Los Angeles produced a strong defensive performance without Donald or Garrett in Week 4, with role players like Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Byron Young contributing multiple pressures and sacks.
- Donald rejoined the Rams on a one‑year deal after a two‑year retirement and will be managed in a rotation, while Garrett’s prolonged rehab complicates the team’s plan to reunite its top pass rushers and could affect roster activation timing.