Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald likely won’t play again this season | NFL news

Aaron Donald was originally ruled out of Sunday’s game against the visiting Denver Broncos because of an ankle injury he suffered in the Rams’ 26-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 27, but the setback is worse than first feared.

Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald’s injury is worse than first feared

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is unlikely to play again this season, coach Sean McVay announced Friday.

McVay initially ruled Donald out of Sunday’s game against the visiting Denver Broncos after suffering an ankle injury in the Rams’ 26-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 27.

When asked if Donald, 31, will play again this season for the Rams, McVay was quick to respond.

“Probably not,” he said.

McVay was then asked about the thinking behind the decision.

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“I’m just thinking, ‘Is he going to be completely Aaron Donald?'” McVay said. “And if he is, talk to him and see. But if not, we err on the side of being wise with him. But apparently he’s a guy who’s certainly earned the right to talk to her. But he’s not cleared yet and I don’t know that I see that changing in the next couple of weeks.”

A seven-time All-Pro, Donald has five sacks and 49 tackles on the season, including 10 for a loss. He also has a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

The three-time Defensive Player of the Year was selected to his ninth Pro Bowl on Monday.

In addition to Donald, center Brian Allen, defensive tackle Marquise Copeland, Trevon Howard, linebacker Jake Gervase, wide receiver Ben Skowronek and quarterback John Wolford have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Broncos.