NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reports that if DT Aaron Donald returns to the Rams, he could play 30-40 snaps in Week 1 against the 49ers.

07 August 2026

For reference, the Rams’ defense averaged 66.9 plays per game last year, so this is a significant snap share estimation. Florio opened the segment by saying, “we could have an announcement within the next few days” about Donald’s potential return. Rams coach Sean McVay joked earlier today that Donald’s recent workout at the team facility was “the best tryout that the Rams have ever seen.” Nothing is guaranteed, but Donald is seemingly headed toward a return.