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Rams coach Sean McVay announced that defensive tackle Aaron Donald is expected to return from back soreness and could play in the upcoming Monday night game against the Buffalo Bills. The Rams’ defense showed resilience during a recent victory over the Philadelphia Eagles while Donald was absent. This development comes as the team prepares for a challenging matchup with Josh Allen and the 3-1 Bills at SoFi Stadium. Additionally, starting cornerback Jaylen Watson might also return to practice after dislocating his shoulder in a previous game, though his availability for Monday’s contest remains uncertain.
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Aaron Donald, one of the NFL's top defensive players, is expected to return to practice this week after missing Los Angeles Rams' last game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to back soreness. The team’s comeback victory over the Eagles with Donald out was a positive sign for their defense. Coach Sean McVay stated on Monday that there is hope Donald will play in the upcoming Monday night game against the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium. The Bills, currently 3-1, are led by quarterback Josh Allen. This development could significantly boost the Rams' defensive capabilities after Donald's brief retirement and subsequent injury concerns.
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Aaron Donald appears ready to bring some reinforcements to a Rams defense that just proved it could survive without him on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.
uncertain
it → appear → Eagles
Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday that Donald is expected to return to practice this week after back soreness kept the future Hall of Famer home for Los Angeles’ stunning 24-20 comeback victory over the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
asserted
soreness → say → Field
More importantly, McVay indicated the expectation is for Donald to be back on the field Monday night when the Rams host Josh Allen and the 3-1 Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium.
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Rams → indicate → Stadium
“That’s the hope,” McVay said when asked if Donald would play.
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Donald → ’ → ?
Donald’s comeback from nearly three years of retirement has already required some careful maintenance.
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comeback → require → maintenance
He missed the season opener in Australia while completing his ramp-up, flashed some of his familiar dominance in his Week 2 return against the Giants, then struggled against Denver before back soreness sidelined him in Philadelphia.
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soreness → miss → Philadelphia
His absence, however, created valuable opportunities for Poona Ford, Tyler Davis and Braden Fiske alongside Kobie Turner.
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absence → create → Turner
Turner said the familiarity and depth within the group has allowed the Rams to rotate bodies without a significant drop-off — experience that could become even more valuable when Donald and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett are both back.
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Donald → say → Year
And Donald might not be the only reinforcement arriving Monday night.
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Donald → arrive → ?
McVay said starting cornerback Jaylen Watson, who dislocated his shoulder against Denver, is also expected to practice this week.
asserted
who → say → Denver
Watson’s availability against Buffalo remains uncertain, but his progress gives the Rams another reason for optimism.
asserted
progress → remain → optimism
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