Aaron Donald feels good, leaves Melbourne plan open

Kickoff is Sept. 10 at 5:35 p.m. PT.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

Vintage Aaron Donald quote 😂 Still would be stunned if he didn’t play here in Melbourne. Via @LindseyThiry on X

What happened: Aaron Donald said he was “feeling really good” but would first settle on a game plan. Lindsey Thiry expects him to play in Melbourne.

Why it matters: A decision would set the timing of Donald's return after two seasons away. The matchup will be the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia.

By the numbers: Donald recorded 111 sacks across 10 NFL seasons before retiring in 2024. His one-year comeback deal starts at $20 million and can reach $30 million with playoff incentives.

What to watch: Watch for confirmation that Donald will travel and suit up before the U.S. kickoff.

Sources

@LindseyThiry 2026-09-08T01:21:51.902660+00:00

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