Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald will not travel to Australia for the team's season-opening game against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne. Donald, who came out of retirement after skipping the previous two seasons, will sit out the Week 1 matchup as the Rams allow him additional time to regain game fitness.
The Rams are scheduled to face the 49ers in Melbourne on Thursday. Donald's decision means he will be inactive for the overseas contest, his first game back with the team since retiring after the 2023 season. The exact terms of his return or his contract details, including a reported $20 million figure, were not immediately available in the notes.