Aaron Donald might not be on the field for the Los Angeles Rams’ massive Week 1 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers, despite signing his one-year contract to return from retirement. That’s a real kick in the gut for fans hoping to see him back in action right away.
The ‘Week 2 or 3’ Debut Report
ESPN’s Dan Graziano dropped the news on NFL Live, reporting that everything he’s heard points to a “Week 2 or 3 debut” being “more likely than Week 1” for Donald. Talk about a gut punch, right? You bring back a superstar, you expect him to anchor that defense from day one, and now this. Graziano did mention a Week 1 appearance is “still on the table,” so there’s a sliver of hope, but “more likely” isn’t exactly the confidence boost the Rams needed heading into their season opener.
What This Means After the Big Return
Donald literally just signed a one-year contract to play again on Sunday, making his big comeback after initially retiring from the NFL after the 2023 season. Everyone thought he was done for good! But then he pulled the ultimate surprise, and the immediate expectation was, of course, an immediate impact. Now, with Week 1 against a heated rival like the 49ers, the Rams could be heading into that battle without their star defensive tackle. It definitely changes the narrative around his big return, doesn’t it?
So, all eyes are on the Rams’ Week 1 matchup with the 49ers. Will Donald defy these early reports and suit up, or will the team have to wait until Week 2 or 3 for his triumphant return? Whenever he does hit the field after his 2023 retirement, it’s going to be appointment viewing.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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