Aaron Donald approaches decision on NFL return this week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:33 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Aaron Donald is continuing to deliberate his potential return to the NFL after two years of retirement. The decision is expected to come by the end of this week, having shifted from an earlier timeline. The Los Angeles Rams are prepared to follow a similar strategy to ramp him up as in previous seasons after contract holdouts, allowing for several weeks of preparation ahead of their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. Donald seeks assurance that he can perform at his previous level, and until he practices against other players, his ability to gauge his readiness remains uncertain. His workouts leading to this decision will play a critical role in evaluating his future.
- •Aaron Donald mulls NFL return after two-year retirement.
- •Decision expected by the end of this week.
- •Rams plan to ramp Donald up similar to past seasons.
- •Donald seeks assurance on his performance level before return.
- •Rams host the 49ers for the season opener in Australia.
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Donald decision is currently expected this week
"Donald will take a little more time to make his play-or-don't-play call.
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