Aaron Donald has a ‘very, very realistic’ chance to play Monday vs. Giants

Ian Rapoport reported Donald is aiming for a Monday-night return but the team must still confirm his football conditioning and medical readiness; his availability would significantly change the Rams’ interior defensive outlook while Myles Garrett is on IR.

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- Ian Rapoport spoke on NFL Network and indicated Donald’s goal is to be available Monday night against the Giants.
- Report emphasized Donald must still be right physically and in football shape before being cleared.
- The report frames Donald’s potential return as near-term but not yet official.
- Myles Garrett is on injured reserve following knee surgery and will miss at least the next four games.
- Adding Donald back would immediately alter interior rush matchups and the Rams’ depth-chart/in-game rotation at defensive tackle.
- The team previously received a two-game roster exemption for Donald after he agreed to return, which affects short-term roster flexibility.

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