Raheem Morris notes Aaron Donald maintained fitness despite retirement

San Francisco 49ers head coach Raheem Morris expects Aaron Donald to remain in playing condition following his return from retirement to the Los Angeles Rams. Morris coached Donald while serving as the defensive coordinator for the Rams during their Super Bowl LVI championship season. Although Morris and Donald will not face each other in the upcoming season opener, the coach expressed no surprise at the defensive player's decision to return to the field. Morris recalled joking with Donald about potential weight gain after retirement, a scenario Donald insisted would not occur. Donald demonstrated his commitment to physical conditioning by outworking current Rams defender Jared Verse during a training session held at his home last preseason. The two will not meet on the field during the immediate upcoming schedule.

• 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Raheem Morris used to joke that Aaron Donald would 'get fat when he retired'