Aaron Donald’s Rams Comeback Faces Broncos

Aaron Donald returned to the Rams after nearly three years away, helping the defense earn a 28-6 win over the Giants in his first game back. He played about half the defensive snaps, recorded three tackles including one for loss, and generated a pass-rush pressure, but said after reviewing the game film repeatedly that he still had details to improve. The 35-year-old’s next test is Sunday night in Denver, where the Rams will face quarterback Bo Nix without injured star edge rusher Myles Garrett. Denver’s coaches are preparing for Donald’s impact, while Nix and center Luke Wattenberg are adjusting protections and play calls to handle pressure. Nix has struggled when pressured early this season, though his effectiveness outside the pocket could offer Denver a way to counter the Rams’ pass rush.