Aaron Donald is officially ready to return to the gridiron, with the Rams defensive tackle confirming his plan to play against the Giants on Monday Night Football. This is huge news for a guy who hadn’t suited up since announcing his retirement after the 2023 season. Talk about a comeback! Donald made it clear: “That’s the plan,” when asked directly about playing, and he’s feeling good in practice, saying, “Have another practice tomorrow, and then we’ll see, but feeling good.”
The 35-Year-Old Legend’s Unexpected Return
After a stellar 10 seasons with the Rams, where he bagged the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award in 2017, 2018, and 2020, Donald hung up his cleats. But the itch to play clearly never left. The 35-year-old reportedly started thinking about a comeback after the Rams traded for Myles Garrett, who just happens to be the NFL’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year himself. Imagine that combo! Donald didn’t even travel with the team for their Week 1 loss to the 49ers in Australia, so this return is immediate and impactful.
The Ferocious Duo We Won’t See For Weeks
Here’s the kicker, though: while the thought of Donald and Garrett on the same defensive line is pure nightmare fuel for opposing QBs, a “ferocious combination” as the reports say, we’re gonna have to wait. Garrett landed on injured reserve after Week 1, meaning that dream duo won’t hit the field together for at least another four weeks. So, all eyes on Monday night will be on Donald alone. Can he still be the game-wrecking Aaron Donald of old, especially carrying the load without his new running mate? That’s the question everyone’s asking.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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