Aaron Donald: Game wasn't as fast as I thought
NBC Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald made his return to the field after ending his retirement, energizing the SoFi Stadium crowd as the final defensive starter announced before Monday night's game.
- Donald played 33 of 58 defensive snaps, recording three tackles and a tackle for loss, though he noted he wants to win more quickly in one-on-one matchups and expects to improve with more game time.
- He described the game pace as slower than expected but admitted to needing time to regain his rhythm and trust his instincts after not playing for two years.
- Originally, the Rams planned to pair Donald with Myles Garrett, but Garrett’s knee injury has delayed that matchup, leaving Donald to continue his recovery and adjustment solo for now.
- Donald compared his current return to his initial comeback in 2017-18, emphasizing the need to review film and refine his performance as he works back to his peak form.
