Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald expects to play Monday night against the Buffalo Bills after missing Week 4 with back soreness. Donald was listed as limited in practice Thursday but participated fully on Friday. "I feel good," Donald said. "I feel a lot better than what I was." Coach Sean McVay said the team would monitor Donald's response to practice, noting everything has been progressing in the right direction. Donald reported no setbacks during practice.
The veteran came out of retirement at the end of August and has played in two games this season, recording four tackles, a tackle for a loss, and a quarterback hit across 64 defensive snaps. Per NFL Next Gen Stats, Donald has generated two pressures on 42 pass rushes this season, posting a 4.8% pressure rate — his lowest through Week 4 since at least 2018 and the first time it has dipped below 10%. When asked about being in football shape, Donald said he feels good and credited the team's rotation for helping him manage his workload.
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