Aaron Donald returns to the Los Angeles Rams for the 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:22 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Aaron Donald officially ended his retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams, adding to a defensive roster that already acquired Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett during the offseason. The Rams head into the season as a favored contender, returning an offensive unit led by Matthew Stafford that ranked first in total offense last year. Coach Sean McVay has emphasized the need for team cohesion despite the heightened external expectations surrounding the newly bolstered lineup. The team currently manages minor injuries, including soreness for Garrett and a groin issue for Puka Nacua. McVay maintains that the focus remains on daily preparation rather than offseason projections as the organization seeks its second Super Bowl title in six years.
- •Aaron Donald retired from the NFL before deciding to return to the Rams for the 2026 season.
- •The Rams added All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie and defensive player of the year Myles Garrett.
- •Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, and Davante Adams lead the offensive unit.
- •Myles Garrett and Puka Nacua are currently managing minor training camp injuries.
- •The Rams previously won the Super Bowl when it was hosted in Los Angeles.
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Rams' super team roster finalized by Aaron Donald – now for the hard part | Opinion
"The Rams won the offseason and are a Super Bowl favorite, but history suggests offseason trophies don't mean anything. Just ask coach Sean McVay.
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