Aaron Donald returns from retirement to sign with Los Angeles Rams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Aaron Donald has officially ended his retirement to sign a new contract with the Los Angeles Rams. The 35-year-old defensive player negotiated a one-year deal worth $20 million, with additional incentives that could bring the total value to $30 million. Donald, an eight-time First-Team All-Pro, had not played since the 2023 season but maintained interest in a return following a trade that brought Myles Garrett to the team this summer. He had been conducting workouts at the Rams' facility to prepare for a potential comeback. In his final season, Donald recorded 53 tackles and eight sacks. He now joins a roster that coach Sean McVay has positioned to compete immediately in the upcoming season.
- •Aaron Donald signed a one-year deal worth $20 million.
- •Contract incentives could increase total earnings to $30 million.
- •Donald registered 53 tackles and eight sacks during his final season in 2023.
- •The defensive player has 111 career sacks.
- •He returns to play under coach Sean McVay.
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Donald Ends Retirement, Signs New Contract With Los Angeles Rams
"The Los Angeles Rams had a heck of an offseason, adding the NFL’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year by […]
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