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The Los Angeles Rams published a team press-conference video (Aaron Donald, defensive coordinator Chris Shula and offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase) previewing Monday Night Football against the New York Giants. The clip covers players to watch, practice-rep notes and the team’s preparation after the Week 1 loss. It provides the Rams’ own near-source perspective on Donald’s ramp-up and unit-level focuses ahead of Week 2.
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Rams list Kam Kinchens out and several defenders limited on Week 2 injury report
The Rams' first Week 2 injury report shows safety Kam Kinchens did not practice (hamstring), while Kam Curl, Omar Speights and Nate Landman were limited. Davante Adams was given a veteran rest day. The report frames Kinchens and Speights as the primary health items to monitor ahead of Monday Night Football versus the Giants.
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Giants add veteran interior lineman Josh Tupou to 53-man roster ahead of Week 2 at Rams
The New York Giants promoted veteran defensive tackle Josh Tupou from their practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, adding interior defensive line depth ahead of Monday’s game at the Rams. Tupou’s addition strengthens New York’s run-defense and interior presence for the matchup at SoFi Stadium.
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Undrafted rookie Wesley Bailey identified as a key depth option after Garrett’s IR placement
With Myles Garrett on injured reserve, the Rams are expected to turn to existing roster depth at edge, with undrafted rookie Wesley Bailey singled out as a player who could see expanded defensive snaps. Bailey played two special-teams snaps in Week 1 and impressed in training camp and the preseason, positioning him as a potential contributor opposite Byron Young and Josaiah Stewart.
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Rams coach Sean McVay described safety Kam Curl’s ankle soreness as “good,” said inside linebacker Nate Landman (shoulder, thumb) is expected to be ready for Week 2, and confirmed tight end Davis Allen returned after a concussion evaluation. Linebacker Omar Speights sustained a hip pointer with swelling and is making progress but McVay did not commit to his availability. These comments shape Week 2 availability as the Rams prepare for Monday Night Football.
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Giants will travel to Los Angeles on Saturday ahead of Monday game vs. Rams
The New York Giants plan to fly to Los Angeles on Saturday for their Monday Night Football matchup at SoFi Stadium instead of the usual Sunday travel. The earlier arrival is intended to help players adjust to the time change and could affect preparation and recovery timelines for the Week 2 matchup.
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Aaron Donald has a ‘very, very realistic’ chance to play Monday vs. Giants
NFL insider Ian Rapoport told NFL Network that Aaron Donald is targeting a return as soon as Monday Night Football against the New York Giants. The report says Donald still must clear conditioning and recovery hurdles but the Rams are treating his comeback as a near-term possibility, which would materially affect LA’s defensive front while Myles Garrett is sidelined.
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Rams prepare Josaiah Stewart and depth pieces to absorb Myles Garrett’s snaps
Rams coaches signaled they will increase snaps for rotational defensive linemen, naming Josaiah Stewart as one who will shoulder more responsibility with Myles Garrett on injured reserve. The team plans an internal reshuffle rather than an immediate external roster move, per reporting.
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Sean McVay calls several injury updates “positive,” leaves Donald decision open
Rams coach Sean McVay said the team hasn’t decided whether Aaron Donald will play Monday and described updates on Kam Curl, Nate Landman, Omar Speights and TE Davis Allen as “positive.” McVay also downplayed Curl’s ankle issue after he exited Thursday practice.
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McVay uncertain on Aaron Donald’s Week 2 availability
The Los Angeles Times reports Sean McVay said no decision has been made on whether Aaron Donald will play in Week 2, noting Donald will continue his preparation and the team will assess his status. Donald’s availability would be a major factor as the Rams adjust to Garrett’s absence.
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Rams place Myles Garrett on injured reserve after knee surgery
Head coach Sean McVay confirmed outside linebacker Myles Garrett will undergo knee surgery and be placed on injured reserve, meaning he will miss at least the next four games. The move sidelines the team's marquee offseason acquisition and forces the Rams to adjust their pass-rush plans for the upcoming stretch of the schedule.
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No timeline set for Garrett’s return after surgery
Field Level Media/Reuters reports Sean McVay would not give a timeline for Myles Garrett’s return following Monday’s knee surgery; Garrett will miss at least four games but the actual recovery period remains undetermined. The team is treating availability as contingent on post-surgery evaluation rather than a set date.
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