Aaron Donald taking his time as Rams wait on comeback decision
Aaron Donald is weighing a return to the NFL after a two‑year retirement, with no firm decision yet. Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay says the team will not rush him and is awaiting his timeline. Fellow players and Hall of Fame linemen note the physical challenges of a comeback but remain hopeful if he decides to return.
- ▪Donald’s potential comeback deadline was pushed from early to later in the week and may extend further into August.
- ▪Coach Sean McVay emphasized that the Rams will not pressure Donald and wants him to follow his own process.
- ▪Former teammates and Hall of Famers such as Warren Sapp and Bruce Smith warned that returning after two seasons away would be difficult.
- ▪Myles Garrett expressed optimism about playing alongside Donald but highlighted the need for conditioning and family considerations.
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NFL Aaron Donald’s potential Rams return hits frustrating standstill By Ryan Anderson Published Aug. 11, 2026, 8:59 p.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Aaron Donald is taking his sweet time deciding whether to play football again, and the Rams are determined not to stare too aggressively at the clock. A decision once expected early this week was pushed toward the end of the week.
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