Expects to play Monday
Donald told Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com on Friday, "That's the plan," when asked if he'll play Monday against the Giants.
Donald made his long-awaited return to the Rams on Aug. 30, but the Rams took advantage of a roster exemption from the NFL and didn't have him travel with the team for a Week 1 matchup with the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. The exemption was lifted on Sept. 11, and he hasn't been included on L.A.'s Week 2 injury report, indicating that he's in the clear to make his first appearance since the 2023 campaign. Donald's comment Friday confirms that he expects to do so Monday.
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Puka Nacua
Not seen at practice
Nacua didn't take part in the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
Myles Garrett
Lands on injured reserve
Garrett (knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday and will miss at least four games, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Aaron Donald
'Very realistic chance' to play Week 2
Donald has a "very, very realistic chance" to play versus the Giants in Week 2, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Myles Garrett
Surgery confirmed
Coach Sean McVay confirmed Monday that Garrett will undergo a knee scope and be placed on injured reserve, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Aaron Donald
Status TBD for Week 2
Coach Sean McVay said Monday that Donald's availability for Week 2 against the Giants is still to be determined, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Myles Garrett
Needs knee scope, headed for IR
Garrett is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in the coming days and is expected to be placed on injured reserve, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Terrance Ferguson
Held without catch Week 1
Ferguson failed to haul in his lone target during the Rams' 27-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 1.
Colby Parkinson
Only one catch Week 1
Parkinson caught one pass (on two targets) for six yards during the Rams' 27-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 1.
Aaron Donald
Has roster exemption lifted
Donald had his roster exemption lifted by the NFL on Friday, per the league's transaction log.
Blake Corum
Impressive with limited touches
Corum rushed 10 times for 54 yards and wasn't targeted during the Rams' 27-7 Week 1 loss to the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.