Landman Praises Aaron Donald's Work Ethic After Rams Win Over Giants
The short version
- Aaron Donald played his first game since ending a two-year retirement.
- The Rams limited the New York Giants to six points in the win.
- Nate Landman credited Donald's presence and work ethic for lifting the defense.
- Donald recorded three tackles, a tackle for loss and a pressure on 33 snaps.
- The pressure extended Donald's streak of at least one per game since the stat was recorded.
The Rams linebacker and team captain said Donald's presence lifts the entire defense in his first game back from retirement.
Aaron Donald returned to the field Monday after two years away from the game, and the Los Angeles Rams held the New York Giants to six points in the victory.
Linebacker Nate Landman, a team captain who relays the defensive signals, spoke to reporters in the locker room afterward about what Donald brings to the group. His comments were captured by Sports Central LA.
Landman described a noticeable presence from the veteran tackle, saying that seeing No. 99 on the field gives him confidence that positive plays are coming. He added that Donald raises the level of everyone around him and that teammates want to perform at a higher standard because of him.
According to Landman, Donald has stood out in practices since joining the group, and the short time working together has made clear why he is considered among the best.
Donald logged 33 snaps in the game, finishing with three tackles, one tackle for loss and one pressure. That pressure kept alive his streak of notching at least one in every game he has played since the statistic began being tracked.
