NFL: New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams
Sep 21, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) takes the field for a game against the New York Giants at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
The Buffalo Bills head into enemy territory to square off against the Los Angeles Rams. It’s been an up-and-down year for the Rams, given their sky-high expectations.
Matthew Stafford is coming off winning the 2025 NFL MVP award, and the team traded for a future Hall of Famer, Myles Garrett. There were rumblings that Aaron Donald might consider coming out of retirement. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year joined the Rams shortly after training camp.
Donald missed the Rams’ Week 4 game with back soreness. Is he playing against the Bills on Monday Night Football?
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Will Aaron Donald play against the Bills?
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Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Aaron Donald is set to return from injury and play against the Buffalo Bills! The Rams’ official X account confirmed the news earlier this week.
The former Pittsburgh Panther missed LA’s Week 4 game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to back soreness. The Rams are clearly slowly ramping up the defensive lineman’s workload, as he hasn’t been in the league since 2024.
He missed the first game of the season in Australia against the San Francisco 49ers. His partner in crime Myles Garrett won’t be by his side tonight as he is still recovering from knee surgery.
How has Donald played since returning from retirement?
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October 15, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
The 35-year-old has played only two games this year and recorded one tackle. He played 32 snaps in each game against the New York Giants and Denver Broncos.
Rams fans are probably ecstatic that he’s playing the Bills because he’s been successful against Buffalo.
In three career regular-season games, he has recorded nine solo tackles, 3.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. LA needs him to make Josh Allen’s life miserable if the Rams want to win this game.