Overview
- Aaron Donald told reporters Friday that he plans to play Monday night at SoFi Stadium, which would be his first regular-season snap since the Rams’ Jan. 14, 2024, wild‑card game.
- The Rams signed Donald to a one-year deal in late August that was reported as a $20 million base with up to $10 million in incentives.
- Myles Garrett underwent knee surgery and was placed on injured reserve for at least several weeks, increasing the immediate importance of Donald’s availability for the Rams’ pass rush.
- Coaches and league insiders say Donald’s exact snap count is undecided and that the team intends a managed, phased ramp‑up rather than returning him to an every‑down role right away.
- Giants players have publicly challenged Donald’s readiness and the matchup will show whether his two‑year absence limits his early impact or forces opponents to alter protections and game plans.