Aaron Donald returns to Los Angeles Rams as Super Bowl favorite
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams added defensive tackle Aaron Donald to their roster following his decision to come out of retirement on Sunday. The team enters the season as a clear favorite to win Super Bowl LXI, which is scheduled to take place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. During the offseason, the organization also acquired Myles Garrett, Trent McDuffie, and Jaylen Watson to bolster a defense that ranked fourth in DVOA last season. Head coach Sean McVay returns with a roster featuring quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Despite the additions, the team faces potential challenges including depth concerns along the offensive line and special teams performance from the previous year. The Seattle Seahawks, who won the Super Bowl last season, remain a primary competitor within the NFC West.
- •Aaron Donald retired for two seasons before rejoining the Los Angeles Rams roster.
- •Myles Garrett joined the Rams this offseason after setting a single-season sack record.
- •The Los Angeles Rams look to win Super Bowl LXI at their home venue, SoFi Stadium.
- •The Seattle Seahawks enter the season as the defending Super Bowl champions.
- •Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, and Davante Adams lead the Los Angeles Rams offense.
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Winners, losers of Aaron Donald's return: Rams all-in on Super Bowl push
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — With Aaron Donald back, Rams become one of the strongest Super Bowl favorites in recent years
"The Rams are once again in Super Bowl-or-bust mode with Aaron Donald's return now official. Here's who benefits and who should be worried:
"The Rams have added multiple difference makers on defense this offseason.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 10:44 PMWinners, losers of Aaron Donald's return: Rams all-in on Super Bowl push
The Rams are once again in Super Bowl-or-bust mode with Aaron Donald's return now official. Here's who benefits and who should be worried:
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 9:26 PMWith Aaron Donald back, Rams become one of the strongest Super Bowl favorites in recent years
The Rams have added multiple difference makers on defense this offseason.
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