Overview
- Donald told reporters on Friday that “that’s the plan” is for him to play Monday night at SoFi Stadium, ending a roughly 982‑day gap since his last game.
- He ended a two‑year retirement this offseason and signed a one‑year deal on Aug. 30 reported at $20 million with up to $30 million in incentives.
- Myles Garrett underwent knee surgery and was placed on injured reserve after Week 1, increasing the urgency for Los Angeles to get pass‑rush help.
- The Rams have not finalized Donald’s snap count and are expected to ramp him up slowly rather than return him to an every‑down role right away.
- The return is framed as both an emotional lift for teammates and a tactical test by opponents who note his long layoff, making Monday a key first look at how much he can still change the Rams’ defense.