Sean McVay just dropped the news Rams fans have been waiting for, with defensive superstar Aaron Donald “trending” toward a return for the big Week 5 Monday night matchup against the Buffalo Bills. After missing Sunday’s win over the Eagles due to back soreness, McVay told reporters on Monday that getting Donald back on the field is definitely the direction things are headed.
The Back Story On Donald’s Back Soreness
This isn’t just some minor ding, folks. Donald has been dealing with back soreness, and it’s clearly impacted his playing time early in the season. He’s only played 54 percent of Los Angeles’ defensive snaps across two games so far. In those limited snaps, he’s still managed to register four total tackles, one for loss, and one quarterback hit, which tells you a lot about his impact even when he’s not at 100%. Missing a game, especially against a solid team like the Eagles, shows how cautious the team has been, so McVay’s optimism for Week 5 is a big deal.
Rams’ Injury Report: What Else We’re Watching
It’s not just Donald on the mend. McVay also shared some hopeful news about cornerback Jaylen Watson, who missed Sunday’s game with a shoulder injury. The team is pulling for Watson to return this week too, which would be a huge boost for that Rams secondary. Everyone will be keeping a close eye on the team’s first injury report of the week, which drops on Thursday, to see the official word on both Donald and Watson.
Getting Aaron Donald back on the field, especially for a Monday night clash against the Bills, is massive for the Rams. Keep an eye out for that Thursday injury report, because if Donald is officially good to go, that game just got a whole lot more interesting.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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