# Aaron Donald may miss Rams' Week 1 opener in Australia after missing practice

Aaron Donald might not play in the Los Angeles Rams' season opener against the 49ers in Australia.

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Aaron Donald, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, missed the Los Angeles Rams' Monday practice session one day after officially announcing his return from retirement. [^1]

Rams coach Sean McVay stated that Aaron Donald might not play in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. [^2]

Sean McVay explained that Donald's absence from practice was part of a planned gradual ramp-up process to ease him back into action. [^3]

Aaron Donald was retired from the NFL for the 2024 and 2025 seasons before returning to the Los Angeles Rams. [^4]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay stated that Aaron Donald did not suffer an injury during his absence from practice. [^5]

Sean McVay explained that Aaron Donald's absence from practice was due to a special reconditioning program designed by the Rams to gradually increase his physical load. [^6]

The Los Angeles Rams will make a day-by-day decision regarding Aaron Donald's participation in the Week 1 game against the San Francisco 49ers. [^7]

The Rams plan to make a final decision on Donald's Week 1 status before traveling to Melbourne, Australia, to avoid an unnecessary 15-hour flight if he is not active. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Aaron Donald, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, missed the Los Angeles Rams' Monday practice session one day after officially announcing his return from retirement. (CBS Sports, News)
2. Rams coach Sean McVay stated that Aaron Donald might not play in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. (CBS Sports, News)
3. Sean McVay explained that Donald's absence from practice was part of a planned gradual ramp-up process to ease him back into action. (CBS Sports, News)
4. Aaron Donald was retired from the NFL for the 2024 and 2025 seasons before returning to the Los Angeles Rams. (El Imparcial, News)
5. Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay stated that Aaron Donald did not suffer an injury during his absence from practice. (El Imparcial, News)
6. Sean McVay explained that Aaron Donald's absence from practice was due to a special reconditioning program designed by the Rams to gradually increase his physical load. (El Imparcial, News)
7. The Los Angeles Rams will make a day-by-day decision regarding Aaron Donald's participation in the Week 1 game against the San Francisco 49ers. (El Imparcial, News)
8. The Rams plan to make a final decision on Donald's Week 1 status before traveling to Melbourne, Australia, to avoid an unnecessary 15-hour flight if he is not active. (CBS Sports, News)

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