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Aaron Donald is active for the Rams against the Giants in the final step in his comeback

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Beacham, G. (2026, September 22). Aaron Donald is active for the Rams against the Giants in the final step in his comeback. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/aaron-donald-is-active-for-the-rams-against-the-giants-in-the-final-step-in-his-comeback/article_f9b11810-db4d-523c-9036-631889153eab.html

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Aaron Donald is set to return to NFL action after a 32-month absence in Monday night’s game between the Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants. The three-time AP NFL Defensive Player of Year was active for the match following his retirement last March. Fans at SoFi Stadium enthusiastically welcomed him back, recognizing his significant impact on the field with chants and signs. Donald’s return is anticipated to bolster a defense that struggled in their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Aaron Donald made his long-awaited return to the NFL in the Los Angeles Rams' 28-6 victory over the New York Giants on Monday night. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year played 32 snaps and contributed with one tackle for loss, one quarterback pressure, and faced seven double teams. Despite facing physical challenges, Donald felt positive about his performance after reviewing game film multiple times. Meanwhile, Davante Adams dominated with eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Rams recover from their previous loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The win also saw key players like Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett sidelined due to injuries, highlighting the team's depth as they prepare for their next game against the Denver Broncos. Donald's return is expected to significantly impact defensive strategies moving forward, even as he continues to fine-tune his gameplay post-retirement.

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The three-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year was active for the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night when they faced the New York Giants, clearing the way for the longtime superstar’s first NFL game action in 32 months. The 35-year-old Donald said last week that he planned to play against the Giants after he was left home from the Rams’ lengthy trip to Australia and their season-opening debacle of a loss to San Francisco.

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Aaron Donald is active for the Rams against the Giants in the final step in his comeback · assertive framing

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he → face → Francisco

Donald only ended his retirement late last month, exactly 90 days after the Rams acquired Myles Garrett from Cleveland. asserted

Rams → end → Cleveland

Rams fans who arrived early at SoFi Stadium cheered Donald at every opportunity, with many sporting his No. 99 jersey or holding up signs welcoming him back to the team. asserted

many → arrive → team

Donald huddled with his wife and children on the field while the Rams warmed up, and he even stopped to autograph a sign held by a young fan declaring: “The Beast Is Back!” asserted

Beast → huddle → fan

Donald retired in March 2024 after a 10-year career spent entirely with the Rams in St. Louis and Los Angeles. asserted

Donald → retire → Louis

Along with his three Player of the Year awards, he was an eight-time All-Pro and a 10-time Pro Bowl selection who had 111 sacks — an extraordinary number for an interior lineman — and won a Super Bowl ring. asserted

who → have → ring

Donald began to entertain the notion of a comeback after the arrival of Garrett, a two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year after setting the league’s single-season sacks record with 23 last season for the Browns. asserted

Donald → begin → Browns

Donald couldn’t resist the possibility of teaming up with one of his few contemporary peers in defensive line play — but that connection likely will have to wait for a month. asserted

connection → resist → month

After a zero-tackle debut in Australia in which he clearly wasn’t at his best, Garrett had surgery on his knee last week, and he will miss at least the next four games while on the injured list. asserted

he → have → list

The Rams must hope Donald will help their defensive line immediately after they yielded 379 yards — including 174 yards rushing — and 27 points to the 49ers last week. asserted

they → hope → 49ers

Donald regularly commanded double-teams and extra attention from opponents throughout his career, freeing up his teammates. asserted

Donald → command → teammates