Rams get three starters back for Bills showdown, but one superstar must wait

The Los Angeles Rams are getting some much-needed reinforcements for their Monday Night Football matchup against the Buffalo Bills.Head coach Sean McVay revealed on Saturday that defensive tackle Aaron Donald, cornerback Jaylen Watson and tight end Colby Parkinson have all been cleared to play against Josh Allen and the Bills at SoFi Stadium in primetime.All three players should give the Rams a significant boost on both sides of the football as they look to get above .500 for the first time this season.All three players missed last Sunday’s dramatic 24-20 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Donald, who did not practice at all last week with back soreness, practiced on Thursday and Friday, before not practicing on Saturday for rest.The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.

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Never miss a story “As far as injuries are concerned, Aaron was a DNP, but he’s good,” McVay said.“He’ll be good to go for the game, no status there.”Donald told reporters on Friday that he felt “great” after sitting out last week and that he expects to play against Allen and the Bills.“I plan to play this week,” Donald declared Friday.Watson’s return might be the most remarkable of all three players.The cornerback suffered a dislocated shoulder during the Rams’ Week 3 loss to the Denver Broncos and initially appeared destined for a lengthy absence.

Instead, Watson will return after missing just one game, and is expected to wear a protective harness that is designed to restrict his shoulder’s range of motion and reduce the risk of another dislocation.Parkinson, meanwhile, is also cleared after missing the Philadelphia game with a shoulder injury to his AC joint.The only question mark is safety Quentin Lake, who is dealing with a minor hip injury.“The only guy that will be listed...