Aaron Donald joins the Rams as Josh Jacobs enters the exempt list

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Aaron Donald joins the Rams as Josh Jacobs enters the exempt list
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The NFL shifted following the league-wide roster cut deadline on Sunday. Aaron Donald has ended his retirement to sign with the Los Angeles Rams, returning to the franchise after initially stepping away from the game. Simultaneously, the Green Bay Packers placed running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list. These moves follow the conclusion of the preseason and the finalization of initial 53-man rosters for all 32 clubs. Teams completed their roster management obligations by the Sunday deadline, setting the stage for the regular season. Personnel movements remain a central focus as organizations finalize depth charts following the preseason schedule.

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  • •Aaron Donald returns from retirement to sign with the Los Angeles Rams.
  • •The Green Bay Packers placed Josh Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list.
  • •NFL teams finalized their initial 53-man rosters on Sunday.
  • •All preseason transactions were tracked through the roster deadline.
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  • 9:15 PMYahoo Entertainment — NFL news, live updates: Aaron Donald un-retires and joins Rams, Packers' Josh Jacobs placed on commissioners' exempt list - Yahoo Sports
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