Aaron Donald returns from retirement to play for Los Angeles Rams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams announced Sunday that Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement to join the roster for the upcoming season. The decision arrives just before the 53-man roster deadline and weeks ahead of the team's season opener against the 49ers in Australia. Donald is expected to command a starting role upon his return, which will likely reduce the playing time of Braden Fiske. Poona Ford remains the starting nose tackle and is not expected to lose snaps, while Kobie Turner will continue to play alongside Donald in the interior. Fiske, who dealt with injuries during his rookie campaign, is projected to see a smaller role in the rotation this year despite remaining a core member of the defense. Because Donald is signed for one additional season, Fiske is slated to resume a starting position in the future.
- •Aaron Donald officially retired from retirement to join the Rams for the season.
- •The Rams face the 49ers in Australia for their season opener in two weeks.
- •Poona Ford and Kobie Turner are expected to retain their current roles.
- •Braden Fiske will likely see fewer snaps in the interior defensive rotation this season.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Which Rams player will lose playing time with Aaron Donald back?
"Aaron Donald isn't going to ride the bench for the Rams, which means someone is going to lose playing time – but who?
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