Aaron Donald returns from retirement to join the Los Angeles Rams roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams signed former All-Pro pass rusher Aaron Donald during the league's roster cutdown period on Sunday. Donald returns to the NFL after spending two years in retirement. His arrival pairs him with Myles Garrett to form a defensive duo for the Rams. Von Miller, now with the Dallas Cowboys, acknowledged the move on social media by jokingly suggesting a return for DeMarcus Ware to assist his own team. The Rams previously acquired Garrett via trade, hoping the defensive end can secure a championship at this stage of his career. Donald, an eight-time All-Pro, now enters the active roster as the organization prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Aaron Donald signed with the Los Angeles Rams during Sunday's roster cutdown.
- •Donald spent two seasons away from the NFL after announcing his retirement.
- •The Rams pairing of Donald and Myles Garrett mirrors previous legendary pass-rushing duos.
- •Von Miller suggested the Dallas Cowboys sign DeMarcus Ware in response to the news.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Miller throws up bat signal after Aaron Donald comes out of retirement
"New Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Von Miller throws up the bat signal for help as Aaron Donald comes out of retirement for the Los Angeles Rams.
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