Aaron Donald will start Sunday despite prolonged holdoutGary Klein
Throughout Aaron Donald’s prolonged holdout, Rams teammates noted that the star defensive lineman was no doubt at home in Pittsburgh working out and keeping himself in shape.
Donald appeared fit after reporting to the team facility this week, but there was still a question about how long it would take him to get into football shape.
Not long, apparently.
After practicing only three times, Donald will start Sunday against the Washington Redskins, coach Sean McVay said Friday.
“As far as how we approach that game, that’s something that we’ll figure out in the next 48 hours,” McVay said. “But he’s going to go unless something changes between then.
“The snap count and how many plays he plays is yet to be determined.”
Donald’s return has further buoyed a defense that dominated the Indianapolis Colts without him in last week’s 46-9 victory.
Donald reported Saturday, worked out Monday and then practiced for the first time Wednesday. He went through a full-pads practice Thursday and another practice Friday.
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