Overview
- Donald was held out of the Rams' 24-20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles because of back soreness, a decision the team described as precautionary after his Week 3 symptoms surfaced.
- Coach Sean McVay said the team kept Donald out to protect him from aggravating the injury and to safeguard his long-term health rather than push him to play when not at full strength.
- McVay said Donald’s return is “trending” in the right direction and the Rams are hopeful he will be available for their Week 5 Monday night game versus the Buffalo Bills.
- Cornerback Jaylen Watson, who dislocated his shoulder in Week 3, is also being monitored with optimism about a practice return, while defensive lineman Myles Garrett remains on injured reserve but is making steady progress.
- The Rams’ depth held up without Donald in Philadelphia, with Byron Young sealing the victory with two late sacks, a performance that gives coaches more flexibility in how they manage Donald’s snaps if he returns.