Aaron Donald just notched his first sack since coming out of retirement, ending a drought that spanned 1,050 days. The legendary defensive tackle brought down Carson Beck early in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. It’s his first sack since way back on New Year’s Eve 2023, which is just wild to think about.
A Moment of Dominance in a Rough Game
That sack against the Cardinals for his 112th career takedown was a vintage Donald play, even if it came after a long absence from the stat sheet. It did exactly what it was supposed to do, too: ending an Arizona possession that had started after Matthew Stafford tossed his *tenth* interception of the season. Ouch. You feel for a guy like Donald out there putting in work when the rest of the squad is, well, struggling. Midway through the second quarter, the Rams are already down 6-3 to the Cardinals. That’s not exactly the kind of comeback narrative anyone wanted to see after Donald returned.
Offensive Woes Continue to Plague the Rams
It’s clear the Rams offense is just not clicking. Stafford’s pick count is climbing, and it’s making life incredibly tough for the defense. To make matters worse, their offensive unit is taking hits, with center Coleman Shelton (hamstring) now doubtful to return. Injuries are brutal, especially to key guys up front. Donald doing his thing on defense is great, but when the offense can’t hold up its end of the bargain, it’s a tough road to hoe. You’ve gotta wonder how much more a future Hall of Famer can do all by himself.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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