Overview
- Aaron Donald ended his nearly three‑year retirement and made his Rams debut Monday night at SoFi Stadium in a 28–6 win over the New York Giants.
- The Rams used a managed rotation for Donald, who played just over 30 snaps, recorded three tackles and made a key goal‑line stop that forced a Giants field goal.
- Donald’s presence drew extra attention from Giants blockers, which helped teammates generate more pass‑rush pressure and led to two team sacks and an interception.
- Myles Garrett remains on injured reserve with a knee issue, increasing the urgency of Donald’s return and shaping the Rams’ plan to protect him with limited snaps.
- Coaches and analysts praised Donald’s matchup value but noted rust and soreness after the long layoff, so the team will watch his conditioning and effectiveness in the coming games.