Myles Garrett trade prompts Aaron Donald to consider NFL return
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:41 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Following the Rams' trade for Myles Garrett, retired defensive tackle Aaron Donald indicated that he is contemplating a return to the NFL. In a conversation with Pat McAfee, Donald revealed the trade has him thinking about playing again. Although he has been out for two years, he mentioned that he would need to assess if he still has the motivation to compete. Donald, who is on the Rams' reserve/retired list, would see his salary reinstated if he decides to come back, and the Rams are expected to welcome him. His previous retirement was attributed to burnout, leaving his potential return uncertain.
- •Aaron Donald considers returning to the NFL after Myles Garrett trade
- •He expressed uncertainty about his motivation to play again
- •Donald is on the Rams' reserve/retired list
- •If he returns, his 2024 salary would be reinstated
- •Donald retired two years ago, citing burnout
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Could Aaron Donald come out of retirement? Rams' trade for Myles Garrett 'for sure' got him thinking, Pat McAfee says
- 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Donald on Rams return: Myles Garrett trade 'got me thinking'
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — The Myles Garrett trade has caused Aaron Donald to consider a comeback
"Former Los Angeles Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald told ESPN's Pat McAfee that the Myles Garrett trade has him mulling a return.
"Garrett and Donald have five NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards between them.
"Donald tells Pat McAfee: "It for sure got me thinking."
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 6:41 PMCould Aaron Donald come out of retirement? Rams' trade for Myles Garrett 'for sure' got him thinking, Pat McAfee says
Garrett and Donald have five NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards between them.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 6:29 PMAaron Donald on Rams return: Myles Garrett trade 'got me thinking'
Former Los Angeles Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald told ESPN's Pat McAfee that the Myles Garrett trade has him mulling a return.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 6:13 PMThe Myles Garrett trade has caused Aaron Donald to consider a comeback
Donald tells Pat McAfee: "It for sure got me thinking."
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