The Los Angeles Rams announce that defensive lineman Aaron Donald will not play in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. The decision affects when the star player will make his debut for the team this season, which remains unclear.
Both outlets report the Rams’ status update ahead of the Australia game, with the team continuing to monitor Donald’s availability. The Athletic adds additional context by noting that the Rams play the New York Giants in Week 2 on “Monday Night Football,” but does not specify any confirmed timeline for Donald’s return after missing the opener. Yahoo Sports similarly focuses on the team’s announcement regarding his status for the season-opening matchup, without providing further details about a specific return date.
