Aaron Donald returned to the field for the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night against the New York Giants, his first game since the end of the 2023 season. The defensive tackle's presence was felt immediately, and per ESPN, his return—along with the SoFi Stadium crowd's response to him—sparked the Rams in their victory.
Donald made a notable play early in the contest, per the Associated Press, stuffing Giants running back Najee Harris on a key third down in the red zone. Davante Adams reflected on the impact of Donald's return from retirement, ESPN reported.
The Rams also honored two people before the game: reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw, paying tribute to them with a spot in the SoFi Stadium press box, per Yahoo Sports.