Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald made his season debut against the New York Giants on Monday Night Football.
It is Donald's first NFL appearance since January 2024. He sat out the Rams' season opener in Australia after ending a two-year retirement in August. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year is expected to play 30 snaps against the Giants, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
However, the Rams are facing the Giants without star receiver Puka Nacua, who is inactive due to a hip injury. The All-Pro wideout missed practice Friday and Saturday.
The Rams receive a huge boost with Donald joining their defensive line rotation. Los Angeles placed pass-rusher Myles Garrett on injured reserve following the team's season-opening 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Donald retired in March 2024 after spending 10 seasons with the Rams. The 35-year-old racked up 111 career sacks while earning eight first-team All-Pro nods.
Konata Mumpfield is expected to take on a larger role Monday with Nacua sidelined. The Rams will also be without Jordan Whittington, who is inactive because of a quadriceps injury. Davante Adams, Tutu Atwell, and Xavier Smith will headline the Rams' receiving corps against the Giants.
