Aaron Donald holds tryout with Rams to assess readiness for return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:54 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Aaron Donald participated in a tryout with the Rams on August 5, testing his comfort in a helmet and pads. This formal session was intended for Donald's evaluation rather than for team assessment. With the Rams concluding training camp soon, head coach Sean McVay indicated Donald's decision regarding a comeback may follow their return to normal practices. If satisfied with the session, Donald could soon re-enter active play in the NFL.
- •Donald tried on helmet and pads during the workout.
- •The Rams are finishing their training camp this week.
- •McVay noted Donald's decision may come after regular practices resume.
- •If healthy, Donald's return could happen soon.
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Donald tested a potential return with Rams with workout at their facility
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Donald has official workout with Rams as rumors of a comeback continue
- 9:07 PMNBCSports.com — Aaron Donald had tryout with Rams to evaluate how he felt with helmet, pads on - NBC Sports
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Donald had tryout with Rams to evaluate how he felt with helmet, pads on
"Aaron Donald took another step toward a potential NFL return. The retired star worked out for the team today to test how he felt.
"The three-time AP defensive player of the year is getting closer to making his comeback decision.
"The three-time AP defensive player of the year is getting closer to making his comeback decision.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 9:21 PMAaron Donald tested a potential return with Rams with workout at their facility
Aaron Donald took another step toward a potential NFL return. The retired star worked out for the team today to test how he felt.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 9:19 PMAaron Donald has official workout with Rams as rumors of a comeback continue
Aaron Donald may be closer to making a decision about joining the Rams.
- NBCSports.comAug 5, 2026, 9:07 PMAaron Donald had tryout with Rams to evaluate how he felt with helmet, pads on - NBC Sports
The three-time AP defensive player of the year is getting closer to making his comeback decision.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 8:54 PMAaron Donald had tryout with Rams to evaluate how he felt with helmet, pads on
The three-time AP defensive player of the year is getting closer to making his comeback decision.
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