Aaron Donald inactive for Rams opener vs. 49ers
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Aaron Donald, DT for the Los Angeles Rams, will not make the trip to Australia and will be inactive for Thursday night's season opener against the San Francisco 49ers, per Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. The Rams are giving Donald additional time to get up to speed after a long absence.
Donald, 35, only recently ended his retirement, rejoining the Rams on a one-year, $20 million contract that can be worth up to $30 million with playoff incentives. The Rams are being cautious given he has been away from the game for two seasons.
When will Aaron Donald return?
Donald's next chance to play will come in Week 2, when the Rams return home to host the New York Giants on Monday Night Football.
What this means for your roster
Aaron Donald is not a fantasy asset at DT, so his absence has no direct roster impact. If you are in a fantasy format that scores defensive players individually, check your lineup. For team defense purposes, the Rams' pass rush will be without its marquee piece in Week 1, which is worth factoring into any Rams D/ST start or sit decision against the 49ers.