Aaron Donald returns to NFL as rosters reach 53-man limits
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 12:54 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Aaron Donald officially retired from his post-retirement status to rejoin the Rams as NFL teams finalized their 53-man rosters on Sunday. The league-wide deadline resulted in several notable players hitting the waiver wire, including Will Levis, Jaydon Blue, and Justin Joly. During the roster shuffle, the Dolphins acquired Kyle McCord while trading away Quinn Ewers. Meanwhile, the NFL placed Terrion Arnold, Josh Jacobs, and Jonathon Cooper on the commissioner's exempt list, prohibiting them from team activities. Additionally, Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen faces legal proceedings following an arrest on DWI charges on Sunday.
- •Aaron Donald ends his retirement to return to the Los Angeles Rams.
- •NFL teams cut rosters to 53 players on Sunday.
- •Terrion Arnold, Josh Jacobs, and Jonathon Cooper are suspended from all NFL activities.
- •Dolphins added Kyle McCord and traded away Quinn Ewers.
- •Keenan Allen was arrested Sunday on DWI charges.
- 12:54 PMCBS NFL — Aaron Donald unretires as NFL teams trim rosters; Bill Belichick secures biggest win at UNC
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