Albert Breer predicts Aaron Donald will return for full 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated suggests that Aaron Donald is likely to come out of retirement and play the entire 2026 NFL season. While Rams head coach Sean McVay has hinted at Donald's potential return, no final decision has been made. Breer, speaking after attending Rams training camp, noted that Donald's absence from early training camps is not a concern. He emphasized that the team has a plan to integrate Donald smoothly upon his return and highlighted the roles of other players in the meantime. The Rams expect him to have a specialized role should he return.
- •Albert Breer believes Aaron Donald will play the full 2026 season.
- •Sean McVay has been alluding to Donald's possible return.
- •No decision on Donald's return will be made during training camp.
- •Rams plan to integrate Donald smoothly after his absence.
- •Team expects contributions from younger players in Donald's potential absence.
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Albert Breer thinks Aaron Donald is coming back and 'will play the full season'
"Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated thinks Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement and will play the full 2026 season.
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