Aaron Donald didn't have any significant skirmishes this week then the Los Angeles Rams hosted the Las Vegas Raiders for two joint practices.
The Rams’ two days of joint workouts against Las Vegas this week didn’t include anything nearly as bizarre or as exciting as that scrap in Cincinnati, not even when Donald joined the second day of practice ahead of the Raiders’ preseason visit to SoFi Stadium on Saturday night. Donald had a brief post-whistle exchange early Thursday with Raiders offensive lineman Netane Muti, but it amounted to nothing.
Donald is focusing his energy on a rebound year after the first significant injury of his NFL career forced him to miss six games last season. That sprained ankle wasn’t career-altering, yet the 32-year-old Donald sounds determined to prove he can be just as good in his 10th NFL season. Donald’s task will be daunting: Because the Rams are focused on cleansing their payroll after cutting ties with several key veterans, Los Angeles’ defense appears to have less talent than any unit since McVay’s debut season in 2017. The Rams cut ties with six of their top seven tacklers from last season, along with all of their top six defensive players by snap count, and didn’t sign any significant free agents until late summer.
Donald doesn’t appear to be bothered by the possibility of a rebuilding season for the Rams. He has spoken repeatedly of his desire to be a leader and a mentor to young teammates as he attempts to return to dominant form.
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