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Aaron Donald makes big stop in his return, helping Rams dominate Giants
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Aaron Donald made a successful return to the Los Angeles Rams in their Week 2 victory over the New York Giants, contributing three tackles and a key stop for loss in 32 defensive snaps.
- Donald's biggest impact came late in the second quarter, where he tackled a running back for a loss on a critical third-and-2 play, helping the Rams limit the Giants to a field goal instead of a touchdown.
- The Rams defense, missing Myles Garrett due to injury, held the Giants to 182 yards and pressured backup QB Jameis Winston into an interception, aiding the 28-6 win.
- Donald received a rousing pregame ovation from fans and teammates, with head coach Sean McVay praising his leadership and energy as a major boost for the team.
- After retiring in 2024 and missing two seasons, Donald signed a one-year, $20 million deal to return, having trained rigorously and skipped the season opener to prepare for his comeback.
