Myles Garrett discusses Aaron Donald's potential comeback with Rams
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:27 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Myles Garrett expressed his support for Aaron Donald, who is considering a return to the NFL after retirement. Speaking after practice on July 29, Garrett stated he will not pressure Donald regarding his decision, emphasizing the respect he has for him. Donald, who has been working out, faces challenges in regaining NFL-level conditioning and adapting to the game's tempo. Rams head coach Sean McVay noted Donald’s workouts are progressing positively, though a comeback decision has not yet been made.
- •Garrett won't influence Donald's comeback decision.
- •Donald has been working out in preparation for a potential return.
- •Garrett has not discussed team dynamics with Donald.
- •McVay stated Donald's workouts are going well.
- •Donald faces challenges in getting back to game shape.
- 12:56 PMYahoo Sports — Myles Garrett on possibly playing with Aaron Donald: 'I think we can do great things'
- 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — Myles Garrett not pushing Aaron Donald to return but would 'love to learn from him'
- 11:27 AMYahoo Sports — Myles Garrett on Aaron Donald: A difficult decision, don't want to push him
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Myles Garrett says he won't try to influence Aaron Donald's 'difficult' comeback decision with Rams
"Although Myles Garrett is waiting on Aaron Donald's comeback decision just as eagerly as the rest of the Rams, Los Angeles' new superstar pass rusher says he won't attempt to influence Donald's process. “If he’s here, I’m going to be excited to be his teammate, his partner in crime,” Garrett said Wednesday after the Rams’ fourth practice of training camp. Garrett said he hasn’t spoken to Donald about being teammates during the upcoming season.
"Myles Garrett isn't going to push Aaron Donald to return in 2026, but he's intrigued about the idea.
"Myles Garrett isn't pushing Aaron Donald to return but he would love to have him back with the Rams.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 12:56 PMMyles Garrett on possibly playing with Aaron Donald: 'I think we can do great things'
Myles Garrett isn't going to push Aaron Donald to return in 2026, but he's intrigued about the idea.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 12:37 PMMyles Garrett not pushing Aaron Donald to return but would 'love to learn from him'
Myles Garrett isn't pushing Aaron Donald to return but he would love to have him back with the Rams.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 11:27 AMMyles Garrett on Aaron Donald: A difficult decision, don't want to push him
Garrett thinks a pairing with Donald would lead to "great things."
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 1:00 AMMyles Garrett says he won't try to influence Aaron Donald's 'difficult' comeback decision with Rams
Although Myles Garrett is waiting on Aaron Donald's comeback decision just as eagerly as the rest of the Rams, Los Angeles' new superstar pass rusher says he won't attempt to influence Donald's process. “If he’s here, I’m going to be excited to be his teammate, his partner in crime,” Garrett said Wednesday after the Rams’ fourth practice of training camp. Garrett said he hasn’t spoken to Donald about being teammates during the upcoming season.
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