Will return Monday night
Coach Sean McVay confirmed Saturday that Donald is expected to play Monday versus the Giants, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports. "If he said it, he's going," McVay noted. "Whatever Aaron says, I support."
Donald spoke to the media Friday, telling Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com, "That's the plan," when asked if he'll make his season debut Monday and thereby see his first game action since the 2023 season. With McVay supporting such a notion, Donald's status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. At 35 years old, Donald's workload remains to be seen, but considering the D-line depth that the Rams boast, he could be eased in in his initial appearance.
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Jordan Whittington
Doubtful for Monday
Whittington (quadriceps) is doubtful to play in Monday's game against the Giants, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
Puka Nacua
Questionable for Monday
Coach Sean McVay said Nacua (hip) won't practice Saturday and will be listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Giants, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
Jordan Whittington
Misses practice Friday
Whittington (quadriceps) did not practice Friday.
Puka Nacua
DNP due to hip injury
Nacua didn't practice Friday due to a hip injury, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
Aaron Donald
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.
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.