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Rams Keep Aaron Donald Out of Week 1 Melbourne

9/9/2026

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Summary

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The Los Angeles Rams will keep Aaron Donald out of the Week 1 Melbourne opener.
Coach Sean McVay announced Donald will be inactive for Thursday night in Melbourne.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Rams want Donald more time to ramp up before his return.
Donald re-joined the Rams on Aug. 30 after two seasons of retirement, missing 2024 and 2025.

History

Historical Context

In 2007 the NFL launched its International Series, sending the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins to Wembley, where 40,000 tickets sold out in 90 minutes. The series expanded to multiple annual games, added International Home Marketing Areas, and in February 2025 announced the Los Angeles Rams as the designated home team for the league’s first regular-season game in Melbourne in 2026.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Rams will keep Aaron Donald out of the Week 1 Melbourne opener.
Coach Sean McVay announced Donald will be inactive for Thursday night in Melbourne.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Rams want Donald more time to ramp up before his return.
Donald re-joined the Rams on Aug. 30 after two seasons of retirement, missing 2024 and 2025.

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