Donald Returns, Niners Brace for Battle | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, so, Aaron Donald, one of the greatest defensive players ever, hung up his cleats after the 2023 season. Naturally, Ram Spans were bummed, but a lot of other teams, especially the Niners, were probably popping champagne, thinking they were finally free, from facing him. Turns out, that celebration was short-lived. Niners coach Kyle Shanahan was talking about how they literally cheered in the hallways when Donald first retired. This year, though, when the news broke that he was coming back, the vibe was the complete opposite. Shanahan admitted he knew about Donald's return a month before it was announced, so he was ready for it. He's not surprised at all, saying Donald is a hell of a player, and they'll have their hands full. Now, Donald is making the trip to Australia for the upcoming game, but his actual playing status is still up in the air. Coach Sean McVeigh is supposed to give an update on Tuesday, but honestly, nobody would be shocked if the future Hall of Famer suits up. Shanahan is definitely prepared for that possibility.

1:02He knows what Donald brings to the field, and is clear that Niners are bracing themselves for a tough challenge if he plays. That wraps NFL News today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.