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Fantasy Player Profile Aaron Donald

  • Aaron Donald
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@SF: #4 vs opposing DL - 11.88 FPA
Bye Week10Rank30% Rostered-% Change-WK 17 Pts11.00WK 18 Pts0.00
2023 Fantasy Stats
   TacklesTurnoverScoreOtherReturnFantasy
WkOppResultsTotAstSckTFLSck YdsIntFrc FumFum RecInt TDFumTDBlk TDSafDef 2pt RetBlkPDefInt YdsPts
1@SEA
Win, 30-13
220.5-4-----------4.40
2SF
Loss, 23-30
----------------0.00
3@CIN
Loss, 16-19
52128-----------9.80
4@IND
Win, 29-23
32131-----------7.60
5PHI
Loss, 14-23
13--------------2.50
6ARI
Win, 26-9
32-3------------5.50
7PIT
Loss, 17-24
-4--------------2.00
8@DAL
Loss, 20-43
312217-----------10.20
9@GB
Loss, 3-20
22114-----------5.90
10Bye  ----------------0.00
11SEA
Win, 17-16
1--1----------1-2.50
12@ARI
Win, 37-14
----------------0.00
13CLE
Win, 36-19
230.510.5-----------5.05
14@BAL
Loss, 31-37
--------------1-1.00
15WAS
Win, 28-20
12--------------2.00
16NO
Win, 30-22
2--1------------2.50
17@NYG
Win, 26-25
322210---------1-11.00
2023 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@SEA,
W 30-13
20.5---4.40
2SF,
L 23-30
-----0.00
3@CIN,
L 16-19
51---9.80
4@IND,
W 29-23
31---7.60
5PHI,
L 14-23
1----2.50
6ARI,
W 26-9
3----5.50
7PIT,
L 17-24
-----2.00
8@DAL,
L 20-43
32---10.20
9@GB,
L 3-20
21---5.90
10Bye-----0.00
11SEA,
W 17-16
1----2.50
12@ARI,
W 37-14
-----0.00
13CLE,
W 36-19
20.5---5.05
14@BAL,
L 31-37
-----1.00
15WAS,
W 28-20
1----2.00
16NO,
W 30-22
2----2.50
17@NYG,
W 26-25
32---11.00
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  • 1711.00
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News

  • Announces retirement

    Donald announced his retirement from football Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Donald had one season remaining on his contract and was due a $5 million roster bonus this weekend. He was still one of the best interior defensive linemen in the league in 2023, but retirement makes sense given that there's not a ton left to accomplish. Donald won three DPOY awards (2017, 2018, 2020) and a Super Bowl ring (2021), and he had at least eight sacks every season besides 2022 when he missed six games with an ankle injury. He retires two months before his 33rd birthday, sitting on…read more

    Published: Fri, Mar 15 at 9:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to form in 2023

    Donald recorded 53 tackles (28 solo), 8.0 sacks and three passes defended during the 2023 regular season over 16 games played.

    Analysis: After suffering a high-ankle sprain that required surgery to end his 2022 campaign after just 11 games, seeing the future Hall of Famer play in all but one game (which was a mostly meaningless Week 18 game with a wild-card spot already locked up) was an encouraging sign, and he produced at a reasonable level at the age of 32. Donald finished second on the team in sacks, but for the second straight year he failed to hit double digits on his sack total, while failing to record a forced fumble for…read more

    Published: Sun, Feb 4 at 5:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Included on inactive list

    Donald (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Head coach Sean McVay had already revealed at the beginning of Week 18 prep that Donald would be held out for rest purposes in the regular-season finale, but the Rams still opted to list the star defensive tackle as doubtful on their final injury report. As anticipated, Donald is inactive for the contest, leaving the likes of Jonah Williams, Larrell Murchison and Desjuan Johnson in line to absorb his vacated snaps. Donald will be back in action next weekend for the Rams' road game against a…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 7 at 12:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will rest in Week 18

    Rams head coach Sean McVay said Donald won't play Sunday in San Francisco, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.

    Analysis: With Los Angeles having locked up playoff spot, the team is electing to rest several of its starters on both sides of the ball in the regular-season finale. Donald will thus finish his 10th NFL season with 53 tackles (28 solo) and eight sacks over 16 contests.

    Published: Wed, Jan 3 at 4:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another monster performance

    Donald recorded five total tackles (three solo), including two tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks, while also deflecting a pass in Sunday's 26-25 win over the Giants.

    Analysis: The All-Pro defensive lineman continued his stretch of dominance in Week 17, leading the game in both tackles for loss and sacks. Donald has started all 16 of the Rams' games this season after missing six weeks in 2022, recording 53 total tackles, including 16 tackles for loss and 8.0 sacks. Expect the three-time Defensive Player of the Year to continue dominating the line of scrimmage in the Rams' Week 18 contest, which could be crucial for the team's playoff seeding.

    Published: Tue, Jan 2 at 11:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Active as expected Sunday

    Donald (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    Analysis: The future Hall of Famer was afflicted by groin tightness late in the practice week, but as had been previously reported, it wasn't expected to keep him out of action Sunday. With Donald's active status now confirmed, he'll be in position to try and help contain an aggressive Commanders offense helmed by second-year signal-caller Sam Howell.

    Published: Sun, Dec 17 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to play

    Donald (groin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Donald was added to the injury report late in the week after experiencing groin tightness, but he looks set to play through the injury Sunday. Official confirmation on Donald's availability will arrive when the Rams release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to the game's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. The star defensive tackle has recorded 43 tackles, six sacks and two pass breakups over 13 appearances on the season.

    Published: Sat, Dec 16 at 11:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Iffy for Sunday

    Donald has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders due to tightness in his groin, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year suddenly appears at risk of missing his first game of the season now that he'll be carrying an injury designation into Sunday. Donald has recorded 43 tackles, 6.0 sacks and two pass breakups over 13 appearances this season, playing at least 65 percent of snaps in each contest.

    Published: Sat, Dec 16 at 11:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Adds another sack in loss

    Donald registered four tackles (two solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Packers.

    Analysis: Donald is now up to 5.5 sacks on the year -- already surpassing his total from the 2022 season -- and leads the team ahead of rookie Byron Young (five). Donald continues to be productive in his 10th year in the NFL and has played at least 75 percent of the defensive snaps in eight of nine games this season. He'll look to help the Rams snap their three-game losing streak after the bye in Week 11 against the Seahawks.

    Published: Mon, Nov 6 at 8:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two sacks in loss

    Donald recorded four tackles (three solo), including two sacks, in Sunday's 43-20 loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Donald was able to get to the quarterback twice, registering his first multi-sack performance of the year. The defensive lineman continues to be one of the most dominant in the league this season, compiling 33 tackles, including 4.5 sacks, over the team's first eight games of 2023.

    Published: Mon, Oct 30 at 4:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets three tackles for loss

    Donald recorded five tackles (three solo), including three tackles for loss, and two quarterback hits during Sunday's 26-9 win against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: The future Hall of Fame defensive end hounded Joshua Dobbs and the Cardinals offense all day, getting in the backfield for a trio of tackles for loss while contributing two of the Rams' nine quarterback hits on the day. Donald will look to add to his 2.5 sacks on the year against the Steelers and Kenny Pickett, who has already absorbed 14 sacks on the year through five games.

    Published: Mon, Oct 16 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets another sack Sunday

    Donald recorded four tackles (two solo) including a sack in Sunday's 29-23 overtime win at the Colts.

    Analysis: Donald surprised no one when he beat a double team, turned the corner and brought down 244-pound quarterback Anthony Richardson in Week 4; it's just what he does. He'll likely be defending the run more when the Rams host the Eagles in Week 5, though.

    Published: Tue, Oct 3 at 10:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Productive night in loss

    Donald played on 82 percent of the defensive snaps and finished with seven tackles and a sack in the Rams' 19-16 defeat to the Bengals on Monday.

    Analysis: The defensive tackle also helped hold Cincinnati to less than three yards per carry. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year has 11 tackles, four quarterback hits, two tackles for a loss and 1.5 sacks through three games.

    Published: Tue, Sep 26 at 6:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Earns half a sack

    Donald recorded four tackles (two solo) and was credited with half a sack during Sunday's 30-13 victory against Seattle.

    Analysis: While it was a quiet season opener for the future Hall of Famer from a fantasy perspective, it certainly wasn't for a terrified Geno Smith, who uttered a panicked "Oh my God!" loud enough for the broadcast to pick up as a charging Donald rushed towards him on a blitz. The Rams defense, which had been categorized as one of the weaker units in the league heading into the season, pressured Smith all day and held the Seahawks to just 197 yards of total offense. Donald will look to keep the momentum…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will miss preseason finale

    Donald will not travel with the team to Denver for Saturday's preseason game, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Donald will stay back in Los Angeles to be with his wife, who is "due any day now," according to head coach Sean McVay. The star defensive lineman should still be ready to compete come Week 1 when the Rams travel to Seattle.

    Published: Sun, Aug 20 at 9:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Says he's healthy

    Donald (ankle) declared himself "100 percent" healthy Wednesday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Donald turns 32 later in May but said he was "not really" considering retirement at any point during the offseason, per Thiry. He had tightrope surgery on a season-ending ankle injury at some point in December or January, and while he'll perhaps be eased into offseason practices, Donald apparently has completed his rehab process. He probably won't get much help from his teammates this season, with cornerback Jalen Ramsey and linebacker Bobby Wagner being the latest big-name losses for the Rams…read more

    Published: Wed, May 10 at 12:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Recovering from surgery

    Donald had tightrope surgery on his ankle this winter but expects to be a full participant in the Rams' offseason program, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Donald missed the final six games of 2022, his his first time in a nine-year career with more than two absences in a season. He should be ready for training camp even if he's limited to some degree this spring, but it's possible his numbers take a hit with the Rams no longer boasting an impressive cast of talent on defense. The team has suffered numerous free-agent losses the past few years, including LB Bobby Wagner this offseason, and also traded superstar cornerback Jalen Ramsey to Miami in…read more

    Published: Fri, Apr 21 at 11:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Rehab progressing ahead of Year 10

    Donald (ankle) shared a video Tuesday featuring himself working out and reiterated that he intends to play during the 2023 season, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

    Analysis: Donald missed the last six games of the 2022 campaign due to an ankle injury, but the video he released Tuesday indicates that the star defensive tackle remains in good health. It's unclear whether Donald will be ready for the start of offseason workouts or will require more time to rehab, but the 31-year-old has confirmed that he will suit up in 2023, which will be his 10th season in the NFL.

    Published: Wed, Feb 8 at 7:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for season finale

    Donald (ankle) has been officially ruled out for the Rams' season finale Sunday versus the Seahawks, Greg Beacham of The Associated Press reports.

    Analysis: As expected, Donald will not appear in the Rams' last game of the year and will head into the offseason having sat out the final six games of the campaign. The defensive tackle flirted with retirement following the team's Super Bowl victory in February and will certainly weigh his options again following a disappointing campaign for Los Angeles in 2022. Donald will officially finish his ninth season in the league with 49 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery over 11…read more

    Published: Fri, Jan 6 at 12:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely done for season

    Rams head coach Sean McVay said Donald (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Broncos and is unlikely to suit up again this season, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Though McVay said Donald is "making good progress" in his recovery from a high-ankle sprain, the star defensive lineman has yet to resume practicing since suffering the injury Week 12 and will miss his fourth consecutive game Christmas Day. Given that the 4-10 Rams are eliminated from playoff contention, there's little incentive to expose Donald to further injury over the final three weeks of the season, so expect the 31-year-old to turn his sights toward returning at 100 percent health for…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 23 at 11:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out walk-through session

    Donald (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Donald missed his third consecutive game in Monday's loss to the Packers and may not be on track to make it back for this Sunday's matchup with the Broncos. With the Rams eliminated from playoff contention, they will presumably err on the side of caution with their star defensive lineman until the sprained ankle is firmly behind him.

    Published: Wed, Dec 21 at 8:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out against Packers

    Donald (ankle) won't play in Monday's matchup against the Packers, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

    Analysis: Though the Rams are non-contenders at this point in the season, head coach Sean McVay has said that Donald won't be shut down. However, the Rams will err on the side of of caution with their star defensive lineman if his health is not up to par. As a result, he'll miss his third straight game due to the high-ankle sprain.

    Published: Sat, Dec 17 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out to begin Week 15 prep

    Rams head coach Sean McVay said Donald (ankle) won't practice Thursday, Greg Beacham of The Associated Press reports.

    Analysis: Earlier in the week, McVay disclosed that Donald hasn't been shut down for the season, despite the 4-9 Rams' status as a non-contender. That being said, the fact that Donald still isn't practicing after missing his second straight game in last Thursday's win over the Raiders, suggests he's not trending in the right direction for the Rams' Week 15 game against the Packers on Monday. Michael Hoecht has handled snap shares north of 80 percent while Donald has been sidelined the past two games,…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 15 at 12:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hopeful to return in two weeks

    Donald (ankle), who has been ruled out in advance of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, is hopeful to return to the lineup in two weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: After suffering a mild high-ankle sprain in the Rams' Week 12 loss to the Chiefs, Donald is set to miss his first game for injury-related reasons during his nine-year career (he previously sat out the first two games of the 2017 season due to a contract dispute). According to the report, Donald's injured ankle is currently immobilized, but the arrangement should promote healing and allow the star defensive tackle to make it back before the end of the season. The Rams will face a quick…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 4 at 6:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Out this week, avoids surgery

    Donald (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Seahawks but isn't expected to require surgery and will be considered week-to-week, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    Analysis: The Rams have gone from adding insult to injury back to adding more and more injuries. There's not much left of last year's Super Bowl championship roster, at least in terms of the top players, as the team heads into December with no realistic shot at a postseason appearance. Donald has only been ruled out for one week so far with the high-ankle sprain, but there's not much reason for the Rams to rush him back as the month progresses. The star defensive lineman's upcoming absence Week 13 will…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 30 at 11:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could have high-ankle sprain

    Rams coach Sean McVay said that Donald is undergoing evaluation for a potential high-ankle sprain, Ian Rapaport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Donald picked up this potentially significant injury at some point during Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Chiefs, according to Jordan Rodrigue of The Athletic. While the severity of the issue has yet to be revealed, the 31-year-old likely would need to sit out 4-to-6 weeks if it's confirmed as a high-ankle sprain. Donald has tallied double-digit sacks in each of the last five seasons and has 27 tackles, including five sacks, over 11 games in 2022, so his potential absence would be a devastating loss…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 3:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with injury

    Rams coach Sean McVay said that Donald picked up an ankle sprain during Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Chiefs and is undergoing further testing Monday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Donald recorded three tackles while playing 79 percent of the Rams' defensive snaps versus Kansas City, though it's unclear when or how this injury first arose during the contest. McVay also emphasized that he did not have a definitive update on the defensive lineman's health, per Rodrigue, so the exact severity of this issue should come into focus following Monday's examinations. It also will be worth monitoring Donald's status on the Rams' first injury report of Week 12 this Wednesday.

    Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 2:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Season-high seven stops

    Donald recorded seven tackles (four solo) including one tackle for loss during Sunday's 31-14 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Donald played every defensive snap for the first time this season, as the Rams' struggled to slow down San Francisco's offense in the second half. After recording at least 12.5 sacks in each of the past four seasons, the star defensive end has logged just four sacks over the first seven contests of 2022. However, Donald could stand to terrorize Tampa Bay's depleted offensive line this coming Sunday.

    Published: Tue, Nov 1 at 8:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active as expected Week 6

    Donald (foot) is active for Sunday's Week 6 clash against the Panthers, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The star tackle sat out the first two practices of the week but bounced back to full participation in Friday's session, which led to optimism regarding his availability. With Donald's active status now confirmed, he's set to take aim at an inconsistent Panthers offense that will be helmed by the mistake-prone P.J. Walker in place of Baker Mayfield (ankle).

    Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 11:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Receives Week 6 injury tag

    Rams head coach Sean McVay said Donald (foot) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, but the defensive tackle is expected to play, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Even though Donald has missed the Rams' first two practices of the week due to the foot injury, the team apparently isn't too concerned that the star lineman will have to miss his first regular-season games since 2017, when he was rested for a meaningless Week 17 game. While Donald is unlikely to take part in Friday's practice as a full participant, he'll presumably be in line for his usual 80-plus-percent snap share if he avoids landing on the inactive list prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 14 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't practice again

    Donald (foot) did not participate during the Rams' practice Thursday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Donald did not practice for the second day in a row after unexpectedly popping up with a foot issue Wednesday. His lack of participation is not surprising, however, as Rams coach Sean McVay said that the team would carefully handle the star defensive lineman in practice, but he should still be available for Sunday's game against the Panthers. It's likely that Donald will continue to remain out or limited in practice this week, so his game status on Friday's final injury report could provide…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 13 at 5:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nursing foot injury

    Donald was listed as a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a foot injury.

    Analysis: Donald is tending to the injury following his two-sack performance in a loss to the Cowboys on Sunday, though it's unclear exactly when the foot issue surfaced. According to Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times, Rams head coach Sean McVay said that the team would "be smart" with the star defensive tackle during practice this week, but the injury isn't expected to affect Donald's status for this Sunday's matchup with Carolina. Donald has recorded 21 tackles, four sacks, a fumble recovery and one…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 12 at 9:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches two sacks

    Donald registered six tackles (two solo), two sacks and a forced fumble in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Donald managed to double his sack total on the season, including a strip sack of Cooper Rush in the first quarter that led to a fumble recovered by Dallas. Rush got sacked by Donald again in the second quarter, cementing the best performance of the season so far for the star defensive tackle. The struggling Panthers come to town in Week 6, and with starting quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) likely out, Donald could be in line for another strong performance.

    Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reaches milestone in win

    Donald recorded six tackles (four solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 20-12 win versus the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Donald became the fastest at his position of defensive tackle to record 100 sacks with his takedown of Kyler Murray in the first quarter. In just 130 games, the linchpin of the Rams defense already sits in a tie for 39th on the list of all-time sack leaders, and he shows no signs of slowing down. A Week 4 tilt with a San Francisco squad that's already surrendered seven sacks on the season should provide more opportunities for Donald to add to his lofty totals.

    Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 9:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records sack in loss

    Donald registered two solo tackles and one sack in Thursday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: Donald played 51 of the team's 59 defensive snaps, but outside of his lone sack, which set the Bills' offense back just one yard, he failed to make a major statistical impact. The defensive tackle is one of the greatest defensive players of all time and will look to get back on track against the Falcons in Week 2.

    Published: Fri, Sep 9 at 10:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Agrees to contract restructure

    The Rams and Donald have agreed to a restructured deal that is in line to make him the highest-paid non-QB in league history, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.

    Analysis: Per the report, while no new years were added to the star defensive lineman's contract, the agreement guarantees Donald $65 million over the next two seasons and $95 million through the 2024 campaign. The 31-year-old is coming off a 2021 season in which he recorded 12.5 sacks and a career-high 84 tackles in 17 games. Now that he's come to terms with the Rams, the 2014 first-rounder remains entrenched as a key pillar up front on defense for the franchise.

    Published: Mon, Jun 6 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected at mandatory minicamp

    Donald is expected to be present at mandatory minicamp early next week, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

    Analysis: Donald has been floating the idea of retirement all offseason after the Rams won Super Bowl 56 in February, but head coach Sean McVay is planning on the star defensive tackle being back at mandatory minicamp next week. The 31-year-old posted 12.5 sacks while notching a career-high 84 tackles last season, also adding four forced fumbles and four pass deflections over 17 games.

    Published: Wed, Jun 1 at 11:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lives in backfield

    Donald recorded five tackles, three tackles for a loss, one sack and one forced fumble in Sunday's 30-23 win over Minnesota.

    Analysis: Donald disrupted Minnesota's offense throughout the game. He stopped Alexander Mattison and Kene Nwangwu in the backfield on a combined three plays for a total of -7 yards. Donald also made life difficult for Kirk Cousins, sacking him and also causing a fumble late in the fourth quarter to stall a key drive. Donald has now recorded exactly five tackles in each of his last four games, but he's also recorded six sacks and forced two fumbles in that span.

    Published: Tue, Dec 28 at 8:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Full practice, ready for Tuesday

    Donald (knee) was listed as full on Sunday's injury report, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Donald kicked off Week 15 prep with DNP next to his name Wednesday, but he bumped up to limited Thursday through Saturday. Now with a full session behind him, he's good to go for Tuesday's rescheduled game versus the Seahawks. Indeed, Donald told Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com earlier Sunday that he's dealing with "normal aches and pains," but he's "refreshed" heading into the stretch run of the season.

    Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Estimated as limited

    Donald (knee) was estimated as a limited practice participant Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

    Analysis: The Rams held virtual meetings due to the large number of players being forced to the reserve/COVID-19 list and did not have any on-field activity, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports. Even so, Donald's estimated limited participation was a step forward from his non-participation Wednesday. Donald has regularly gotten maintenance days late in the season to manage the injury, and he is likely to suit up Sunday against Seattle unless a setback occurs.

    Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 6:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed on injury report

    Donald (knee) is listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Rams didn't actually practice Wednesday, so Donald's lack of participation is merely an estimate. The team could simply be taking a cautious approach to the star defensive tackle's health, and he will have two more chances to log activity ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup against Seattle.

    Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 4:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Dominates line of scrimmage Week 14

    Donald tallied five tackles -- including three sacks -- and was credited with a pass breakup in Monday's 30-23 win over the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Donald has now reached double-digit sacks for the fifth consecutive season, with his first takedown of quarterback Kyler Murray coming on the first play from scrimmage, and his third sack of the night coming on the game's final snap. His pass breakup also came at a critical time, with Donald's deflection of a Murray pass at the goal line falling into the waiting hands of linebacker Ernest Jones for an interception. For his efforts, Donald was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for the…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 15 at 10:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Adds to sack total

    Donald had five tackles (one solo), a sack and a forced fumble during Sunday's 37-7 win against the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Donald stripped James Robinson on Jacksonville's first offensive series and also added two half-sacks later in the contest. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year had 56 tackles (21 solo), seven sacks, three passes defensed and two forced fumbles in 12 games this season.

    Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Clear of injury designation

    Donald (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Donald sat out the first practice of the week but progressed to full participation Friday to avoid the questionable tag. The 30-year-old has 24 tackles (11 solo), three sacks and one forced fumble through the first five games of the season.

    Published: Fri, Oct 15 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets in limited practice

    Donald (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Donald did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a knee issue that he picked up in Week 5. However, his return to practice in limited fashion Thursday suggests that he will be fine for the team's matchup against the Giants on Sunday. Unsurprisingly, Donald has been a key force for the Rams' defense, racking up 24 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble through five contests.

    Published: Thu, Oct 14 at 7:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Managing knee issue

    Donald didn't participate at Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury and is considered day-to-day, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Donald is apparently dealing with some swelling after banging his knee during last Thursday's win over the Seahawks, though he still ended up playing 93 percent of the defensive snaps. It's not believed to be a serious issue, and the 30-year-old is expected to be ready to go for Sunday's game against the Giants.

    Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 5:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another solid performance

    Donald registered seven tackles and one sack during Thursday's 26-17 win over the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Donald has 24 tackles and three sacks through the first five games of the season. The 30-year-old is on pace for his fifth straight double-digit sack campaign and remains a strong option in any IDP league that utilizes a DL spot.

    Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 8:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Menacing outing

    Donald notched three tackles (two solo), a sack, a pass breakup and a forced fumble in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: As he typically does, Donald came up big in a big game. The 30-year-old defensive tackle can't be stopped, and he has registered 13 tackles (six solo) and two sacks through three games. He's a strong option in any IDP league that utilizes a DL spot.

    Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 9:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Turns in another dominant year

    Donald finished the 2020 regular season with 45 tackles (27 solo), 13.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 16 games.

    Analysis: The All-Pro defensive tackle came through with another banner year, with his efforts playing a major part in the Los Angeles defense allowing the fewest yards and points per game in the league. There's no reason to expect Donald's fantasy production to slip in 2021, and he should be considered one of the best options at his position again next draft season.

    Published: Wed, Feb 3 at 9:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Saturday

    Donald (ribs) doesn't have an injury designation for Saturday's game in Green Bay, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

    Analysis: Once X-rays came back negative, there was never much doubt Donald would play. He said Wednesday that he doesn't have any pain, and while that might not technically be true, he'll likely aim for his usual three-down role Saturday afternoon in Green Bay. The superstar pass rusher had two sacks and three QB hits last week against Seattle, despite the rib injury limiting him to season-low 47 percent snap share.

    Published: Thu, Jan 14 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't practice again Wednesday

    Donald (ribs) did not practice Wednesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athleticreports.

    Analysis: After being listed as a non-participant in Tuesday's practice, Donald missed out on another practice Wednesday. The All-Pro defensive lineman is a crucial component to the Rams' defense, tallying 45 tackles (27 solo) and 13.5 sacks throughout the 2020 regular season.

    Published: Wed, Jan 13 at 3:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as non-participant

    Donald (ribs) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Donald suffered this injury during the wild-card win over the Seahawks. The All-Pro defensive lineman is officially considered day-to-day, and head coach Sean McVay said Sunday that he's expected to play in the NFC divisional round against the Packers, per Stu Jackson of the team's official site. Nevertheless, it's worth monitoring as the week progresses because the Rams' defense loses its identity without Donald in the fold.

    Published: Tue, Jan 12 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Should play Saturday

    Donald (ribs) is day-to-day but expected to play in the NFC divisional round against the Packers, per coach Sean McVay, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

    Analysis: While Donald's reps in practice could be capped this week, his coach said the rib injury Donald suffered in Saturday's win over Seattle won't affect the star defensive lineman's availability for the divisional round. Donald is the lifeblood of the stingy Rams defense, as he posted 13.5 sacks in the regular season and another two in the wild-card round.

    Published: Sun, Jan 10 at 6:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • X-rays look good

    Donald's (ribs) initial X-rays came back negative for a break, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported on Sunday.

    Analysis: After receiving the positive news, Donald will undergo an MRI Sunday to determine the extent of his injury. Coach Sean McCoy said he's hopeful the All-Pro defensive tackle will rejoin his teammates for the divisional round.

    Published: Sun, Jan 10 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Encouraging injury news

    The Rams are hopeful Donald (ribs) will play in the divisional round of the playoffs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Donald was forced to exit Saturday's wild-card game against the Seahawks after injuring his ribs. While the extent of his injury is unclear, the star defensive tackle is hoping to recover ahead of the Rams' matchup next weekend against a yet-to-be determined opponent.

    Published: Sun, Jan 10 at 10:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to return Saturday

    Donald was forced out of Saturday's wild-card game against the Seahawks with a rib injury, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Donald is considered doubtful to return after leaving in the third quarter. Prior to his exit, Donald was dominant as usual, putting up two sacks and three quarterback hits. He hasn't missed a game since the 2017 season. The Rams should provide a more detailed update on Donald's injury following Saturday's game. The perennial All Pro posted 45 tackles, 13.5 sacks and four forced fumbles during the regular season.

    Published: Sat, Jan 9 at 4:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reaches 10 sacks

    Donald recorded five tackles (four solo), including one sack and an additional tackle for loss, and one defensed one pass Sunday against the 49ers.

    Analysis: Donald brought down Nick Mullens for his league-leading 10th sack of the 2020 season, but the Rams would fall 23-20. Despite an unfriendly outcome for his team, Donald was able to snap a two-game tackle-less streak prior with his performance. Through 11 contests, he's tallied 31 tackles (19 solo), four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery to go with 10 sacks.

    Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 9:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sacks Tua in debut

    Donald recorded four tackles (three solo), two tackles for loss and a sack in Sunday's 28-17 loss to the Dolphins.

    Analysis: The Rams controlled time of possession, as Miami benefited from a defensive touchdown and a special teams score. Still, Donald found time to welcome rookie Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to the NFL with a sack in Tua's first start. That sack was Donald's ninth of the season, putting him on an 18-sack pace.

    Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dominates Washington

    Donald recorded four solo tackles, four sacks and forced a fumble during Sunday's 30-10 win over Washington. He was also credited with three tackles for a loss and three quarterback hits.

    Analysis: The All-Pro is now up to 17 tackles (10 solo) and 7.5 sacks for the campaign after overpowering Washington's offensive line Sunday. Expect a couple modest showings from Donald over the course of the season because opposing teams game plan against him every week, but he remains one of the elite options at his position. Sunday's dominant showing served as another reminder of his fantasy upside.

    Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 8:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Disruptive in loss

    Donald recorded six tackles (five solo), two sacks, three quarterback hits and forced a fumble he then recovered during Sunday's 35-32 loss to Buffalo.

    Analysis: After being held in check by Philadelphia last week, Donald had his best game of the short season Sunday, as the Bills struggled to contain the five-time All Pro. Even with teams scheming to limit Donald's impact, he's one of the safest fantasy bets at his position, and Sunday's huge showing reaffirmed his upside.

    Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 7:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Turns in another dominant season

    Donald finished the 2019 campaign with 48 tackles (29 solo) and 12.5 sacks.

    Analysis: Repeating his 20.5 sacks from the 2018 campaign was unlikely, so while Donald did drop significantly to just 12.5 this season, that mark still ranked seventh in the NFL. Additionally, the attention opposing offenses paid to slowing down Donald allowed teammate Dante Fowler Jr. to record 11.5 sacks of his own. Duplicating his 2019 numbers would line Donald up for another excellent fantasy season, but it's not out of the question to expect him to end up somewhere in the middle of his production…read more

    Published: Fri, Jan 3 at 3:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches 1.5 sacks in loss

    Donald logged three tackles (one solo) and 1.5 sacks in Saturday's 34-31 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Donald has exactly 1.5 sacks in three of his past four games and now sits at 12.5 on the year. The number is the second-highest total of his career, and he'll attempt to add to it Week 17 against Arizona.

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held without sack in loss

    Donald recorded three tackles (one solo) in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Donald had gone without a sack just once over his last eight games. He'll try to get to the quarterback next in Week 16 against the 49ers, against whom he produced two sacks in Week 6.

    Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 4:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racking up sacks

    Donald accumulated two tackles (one solo) and 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 28-12 win over Seattle.

    Analysis: Donald has been absolutely dominant in his last eight games, racking up 10 sacks in that span. He moved his season totals to 40 tackles (26 solo) and two fumble recoveries through 13 games. The 28-year-old will face a tough matchup for Week 15 against a strong Dallas offensive line.

    Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 5:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Brings down Murray

    Donald logged two tackles (one solo) and 1.5 sacks during Sunday's 34-7 win over the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Donald's strong Week 13 performance brings his sack total to 9.5 on the season. In the last four contests since returning from Los Angeles' bye, he's notched 4.5 sacks. The All-Pro game breaker will look to keep his momentum up for Week 14's divisional tilt against the Seahawks.

    Published: Tue, Dec 3 at 4:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Collects two more sacks

    Donald racked up four tackles, two sacks and one pass breakup during Sunday's 17-7 victory over the Bears.

    Analysis: After a slow start to the season in which Donald produced just one sack in five games, the All-Pro game breaker has now racked up seven sacks in his last five outings. With the upside to approach double-digit tackles in a game, Donald has one of the highest weekly ceilings of any IDP player in the game.

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 9:02pm by Rotowire.com
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