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InjuryWeek 1OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Aaron Donald will be inactive for the Rams' Thursday night opener against the 49ers and will not travel to Australia. His next chance to play comes against the Giants on Monday Night Football.

Status: Inactive, will not travel to Australia
Return Target: Monday Night Football vs Giants
Background: Much-anticipated return after two seasons

Aaron DonaldDL, LAR Los Angeles Rams New York Giants San Francisco 49ers

Earlier reports on this story

TransactionWeek 1Out
Aaron Donald will not travel to Australia for Thursday night's opener against the 49ers and will be inactive.
Status
inactive
Event
will not travel to Australia for Thursday night's opener against the 49ers
Reason
Rams want to give Donald more time to ramp up before making his much-anticipated
Aaron DonaldDL, LAR Los Angeles Rams San Francisco 49ers
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 8, 2026, 3:55 PM EDT
Covered in the Brief: Week 1 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Mahomes is back, Darnold is down, and the wire is open Permalink: Aaron Donald will not travel to Australia for Thursday night's opener against the 49ers and will be inactive.