Arizona Cardinals: 3 Los Angeles Rams to pay attention to

By Scott Allen | Oct 18, 2017

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 15: Quarterback Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals thorws a pass during the first half of the NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 15, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Buccaneers 38-33. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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ARLINGTON, TX – OCTOBER 01: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball against Lamarcus Joyner #20 of the Los Angeles Rams and Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams in the second half at AT&T Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Aaron Donald

He may have held out of training camp wanting a new deal but defensive tackle Aaron Donald has already made his mark early on for the Rams in 2017. He will be handful for the Cardinals on Sunday.

In addition to the two sacks he has, he also leads the team in tackles for losses at four. Add a forced fumble in there and it would seem the holdout had little effect on the playing field.

Donald is still fighting for the better contract. Those types of players can be dangerous. They are out with something to prove.

Forget the fact that Donald needs little motivation. In just his fourth season in the NFL, Donald has 30 sacks, 28 of them in his first three seasons.

The Cardinals offensive line has already had some long days this season. Last week was a nice improvement with the return of D.J. Humphries at left tackle and Alex Boone at guard. Donald will certainly test the entire line.

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