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Aaron Donald weighs NFL return as Rams show interest ahead of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Aaron Donald weighs NFL return as Rams show interest ahead of season

Summary

Aaron Donald, who retired from the NFL in March 2024, is reportedly contemplating a return to the league more than two years later. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year has been working out and the Los Angeles Rams express interest in bringing him back. NFL insider Adam Schefter has raised doubts about his comeback, citing the physical demands and whether Donald is ready for another full season. Rams head coach Sean McVay has indicated that the decision rests solely with Donald, suggesting that time is running out as the start of the 2026 NFL season approaches.

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Status Watch

•Aaron Donald retired in March 2024 after 10 seasons with the Rams.
•He has been working out as he considers a comeback.
•The Rams are interested in re-signing him for the upcoming season.
•Adam Schefter expresses uncertainty about Donald’s readiness for another season.
•Coach Sean McVay emphasizes that the final decision is up to Donald.

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12:30 PMYahoo Sports — “It’s Go Time”: Aaron Donald’s Potential NFL Return Has Reportedly Reached Boiling Point

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Aaron Donald announced his retirement from the NFL on March 15, 2024, after 10 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year retired at age 32 after winning a Super Bowl and earning 10 Pro Bowl selections. Now, more than two years later, Donald is considering a return. He has […] The post “It’s Go Time”: Aaron Donald’s Potential NFL Return Has Reportedly Reached Boiling Point appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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