Aaron Donald considering return to Rams as decision looms
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:14 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Aaron Donald’s potential return to the Los Angeles Rams may be decided in the coming days. Working back into football shape, Donald aims to assess his readiness to compete again. If he returns, the Rams plan to ramp him up for the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers, targeting 30-40 snaps for him. The Rams previously handled similar situations when Donald missed training camps in 2017 and 2018 due to holdouts.
- •Donald is weighing his decision in the coming days.
- •He aims to regain form as a leading defensive player.
- •Rams hope to integrate him for Week 1 against the 49ers.
- •Previous returns have followed similar preparation protocols.
- 12:14 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Donald decision could be made in the coming days
"Donald could be on the field for 30-40 snaps in Week 1 vs. 49ers.
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