Aaron Donald is officially planning to hit the field for the Rams’ huge Monday night showdown against the Bills, confirming he’s ready to go after dealing with a back issue. This is massive news as he’s been trending toward a return all week, and now it’s locked in.
Back on Track and Feeling Good
Rams head coach Sean McVay was talking early this week about Donald trending back, and it looks like everything’s stayed on course. Donald moved from limited practice to a full session on Friday, which is exactly what you want to see. After practice, he stepped up to the podium and didn’t just say he’s playing, he even knocked on the podium when he declared “no setbacks.” Dude sounds confident. He also made it clear his back is in way better shape than it was just a week ago. “I feel good,” Donald said. “I feel a lot better than what I was.” That’s the kind of update that makes defenses salivate and opposing QBs nervous.
A Season of Ramping Up and Waiting
This isn’t Donald’s first rodeo this season, but it’s been a bit of a slower start for him. Remember, he didn’t even play in Week 1 as he was still getting ramped up after deciding to come out of retirement. He saw action in two games earlier, putting up four tackles, a tackle for loss, and a quarterback hit. Solid numbers, but then he sat out last Sunday’s win over the Eagles. Now, with him feeling “a lot better,” this Week 5 matchup against Josh Allen and the Bills is set to be his true return to form.
The stage is set for Monday night. Aaron Donald is back, he feels good, and he’s ready to take on Josh Allen. This isn’t just a return, it’s a statement game for a player who’s been itching to get back to full speed. Get ready for some fireworks.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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