Andrew Whitworth is still dead certain that Aaron Donald will be back on the field for the Los Angeles Rams. The former offensive tackle just can’t shake the feeling, telling Ryan Fitzpatrick on their podcast that Donald is already “putting on a football helmet and doing drills.”
Whitworth’s Gut Feeling
Whitworth’s logic is pretty simple: why would anyone suit up if they weren’t serious about playing some football? He’s been consistent on this, even on Prime’s broadcast of Browns-Patriots, saying, “Oh, I think he’s playing.” To him, if you’re putting on a helmet and hitting a sled, you’re playing. Period. Sure, there’s a wild thought out there that maybe Donald just looks cool in workout videos, but McVay’s “clear excitement” when asked about Donald’s return hints that the Rams are totally open to letting the defensive titan figure it out on his own time. While there’s no official word yet, and Donald could still go either way, Whitworth believes Donald’s mind is made up, and as long as the Rams are in contention, he’ll be back at some point.
Nacua’s Week 1 Status
Meanwhile, across the Rams’ facility, Sean McVay has been clearing the air about the Tutu Atwell trade. McVay confirmed that moving Atwell had nothing to do with any potential suspension for Puka Nacua. The move was strictly about adding depth, and it won’t bump any other wide receivers they wanted to keep on the 53-man roster. This flexibility is key, but the chatter around a Nacua suspension isn’t new. Even ESPN’s Adam Schefter has thrown out the possibility that Nacua could miss Week 1.
So, Rams fans are still on pins and needles waiting for the official word from Aaron Donald himself. And with Week 1 potentially looming without Puka Nacua, there’s a lot to keep an eye on as the regular season gets going.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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