Aaron Donald returns to Los Angeles Rams for 2026 NFL season

Defensive tackle Aaron Donald has ended his retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams for the 2026 season. The move adds the veteran to a defensive front that already includes Myles Garrett, Byron Young, and Kobie Turner. The return of the three-time Defensive Player of the Year prompted an anonymous NFL general manager to express frustration regarding the team's upgraded defensive capabilities. Donald, who spent 10 seasons in the league before retiring after the 2023 campaign, recorded eight First Team All-Pro selections and ten Pro Bowl honors during his career. While the team faces high expectations for the upcoming season, the 35-year-old defensive tackle must now adjust to game action after a two-year hiatus. The addition of Donald and Garrett is expected to create consistent pressure on opposing offensive lines.

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