# Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald: Rams' Elite Defense

> Rams' Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald set to face opponents in Washington, creating a defensive challenge for the rest of the season.
- Title: Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald: Rams' Elite Defense | Shortify
- Summary: Rams' Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald set to face opponents in Washington, creating a defensive challenge for the rest of the season.
- Keywords: myles garrett, aaron donald, los angeles rams, defensive end, defensive tackle, rams defense, opposing offenses, NBC Sports
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/myles-garrett-rams-opponents-will-have-to-pick-their-poison-me-or-aaron-donald
- Published: 2026-11-07T10:19:22.341+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: myles garrett, aaron donald, los angeles rams, defensive end, defensive tackle, rams defense, opposing offenses, sports
## Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald
Rams defensive end Myles Garrett and defensive tackle Aaron Donald will play together for the first time this season.
## Garrett's Knee Surgery
Garrett missed Week 1 due to knee surgery after returning from a two-year retirement.
## Garrett's Performance
Garrett's Week 1 performance against the 49ers showed he needed knee surgery to return.
## Garrett's Statement
Garrett said opponents must pick their poison between him and Aaron Donald for the rest of the season.

> I think offenses really have to pick their poison. Who’s going to be freed up this play? I think either of us are pretty good at winning one-on-one, so we’ll have some fun
## Donald's Status
Donald did not play in Week 1 because he was still ramping up after returning from his two-year retirement.
## Rams' Defense
Garrett believes the two will form an elite defense for the rest of the season.
## Key takeaway

Rams' Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald will play together, forming an elite defense that opponents must pick their poison from.