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Aaron Donald returns to the Los Angeles Rams roster

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Aaron Donald returns to the Los Angeles Rams roster
Summary

Aaron Donald has returned to the Los Angeles Rams after previously announcing his retirement in March 2024. The organization confirmed the defensive player’s return on Sunday following a $20 million investment. Donald reportedly decided to come back after the team traded for Myles Garrett earlier this summer. The Rams social media team marked the occasion by sharing a modified version of a previous graphic, signaling his intent to rejoin the squad as it prepares for the season at SoFi Stadium. Donald will now line up alongside Garrett to strengthen the team's defensive front. The Rams previously addressed their pass rush in the 2024 draft by selecting Jared Verse.

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Status Watch
  • •Aaron Donald ended his retirement to sign a $20 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams.
  • •The decision to return followed the team's acquisition of defensive player Myles Garrett.
  • •Donald reunites with a roster that recently traded cornerback Trent McDuffie.
  • •SoFi Stadium will host the upcoming Super Bowl this season.
Latest Updates
  • 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Rams news: Gerald McCoy reveals how Aaron Donald will really help LA
  • 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — Rams news: LA's warning to QBs amid Aaron Donald's return goes viral
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The Los Angeles Rams have completed their Exodia set. For weeks, there have been circulating rumors that Aaron Donald was going to come back from retirement. Just a few days ago, these rumors were confirmed, as Donald officially rejoined LA for the 2026 season . Already the most feared defense in the league after trading for Myles Garrett, the Rams […] The post Rams news: Gerald McCoy reveals how Aaron Donald will really help LA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Los Angeles Rams dropped $20 million on Aaron Donald to chase one more Super Bowl ring. His return sparked a clever post from the franchise’s social media accounts Sunday. The Rams dusted off a previous graphic involving Donald. Except the social media admis scratched off the word “rejoice” in this edit. He originally made his decision to […] The post Rams news: LA's warning to QBs amid Aaron Donald's return goes viral appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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