NFLOct 9
Aaron Donald Returns to Full Practice Ahead of Bills Matchup
The Rams defensive tackle is expected to suit up Monday after sitting out Week 4 with back soreness.
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Practice Progress
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald moved to a full practice session on Friday after being limited the day before. He missed the previous game due to back soreness but has shown steady improvement and reported no setbacks. The team had monitored his response to increased work and noted positive trends leading into the Monday night game against the Buffalo Bills.
Season Statistics
Through two appearances this year, Donald has recorded four tackles, one tackle for a loss and one quarterback hit while logging 64 defensive snaps. He has generated two pressures across 42 pass rushes for a 4.8 percent pressure rate. That figure marks his lowest mark through the first four weeks since at least 2018 and the first time it has dipped below 10 percent. Across 92 regular-season games from 2018 through 2023, he posted one or fewer pressures in just three contests, and he has one pressure in each outing played this season.
Conditioning Outlook
Donald indicated he feels ready to contribute after coming out of retirement in late August and sitting out the season opener. He noted that his breathing has held up well during activity and that the rotation plan has kept him from feeling worn down on the field. He expressed a desire to stay productive and continue building on the recent practice work.
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