Andrew Whitworth is absolutely convinced Aaron Donald is coming back to the Los Angeles Rams, and he is not shy about his certainty. Whitworth laid it all out for Ryan Fitzpatrick on their podcast, explaining that Donald has been putting on a football helmet and running drills. As far as Whitworth is concerned, you do not put on a helmet unless you are serious about playing.
Donald’s “Helmet On, Sled Down” Mentality
Whitworth’s logic makes total sense, right? Why would you strap on a helmet and hit a sled if playing football wasn’t in your mind? He even doubled down on his belief during a Thursday night broadcast of the Browns-Patriots game. “Oh, I think he’s playing,” Whitworth flat-out said, adding, “Listen, if you put a helmet on and hit a sled, you’re playing football. I don’t care what you say, you’re going to figure it out.” It sounds like Donald’s mind is made up, and if the Rams are still in contention, Whitworth expects him back. Head Coach Sean McVay also showed clear excitement when asked about the possibility of Donald’s return, which is definitely a good sign.
Nacua’s Week 1 Status In Question
Meanwhile, it is not all smooth sailing for the Rams. Sean McVay addressed the recent Tutu Atwell trade, saying it has nothing to do with any potential Puka Nacua suspension. He insists they wanted Atwell for depth and it will not bump any other receivers off the roster. Despite McVay’s calm, a potential suspension for Nacua has been discussed, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter even mentioning that Nacua could miss Week 1 of NFL action.
So, while Whitworth has us all believing Donald is ready to roll, the Rams are also navigating some major question marks with Nacua right now. It is a waiting game on both fronts. Hopefully, clarity comes fast for the team.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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