49ers Brace for Aaron Donald's Week 1 Return After 2-Year Retirement
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Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 1
49ers Brace for Aaron Donald's Week 1 Return After 2-Year Retirement
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 1
Summary
Next week's Rams-49ers opener in Australia could mark Aaron Donald's first game in roughly 2 1/2 years, and San Francisco is preparing as if the three-time Defensive Player of the Year will play.
John Lynch said Donald's return makes the rivalry tougher, calling him "an exceptional player" and "one of the greats" who clearly improves the Rams.
Lynch also said he expects Donald to arrive in top shape despite the layoff, citing the former Rams star's intense training habits.
The Rams still have not said whether Donald will be active for Week 1, leaving the 49ers to plan for the most disruptive scenario.