Overview
- Donald ended a two‑season retirement and made his season debut Monday night, playing 32 defensive snaps in the Rams’ 28-6 win over the New York Giants.
- He was credited with three tackles, including a tackle for loss, and posted a 27.8% pass‑rush win rate that led interior defensive tackles in the sample reported by Pro Football Focus.
- Coach Sean McVay said Donald stayed in shape during his time away, repeatedly drew double and triple teams, and impressed the staff with his preparation.
- Donald acknowledged rust from two years off, saying the game felt slower than he expected and that he will watch film to clean up footwork and timing.
- The Rams will continue to manage Donald’s snaps day to day, a move that gives immediate interior pass‑rush help while Myles Garrett remains on injured reserve and could alter the team’s defensive rotation in coming weeks.