Rams acquire Myles Garrett from Browns, raising speculation about Aaron Donald's return
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams have traded for Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns, sending Jared Verse and a 2027 first-round pick among other assets. This move has prompted speculation regarding a potential return of retired star Aaron Donald, whose spot remains open on the roster. Donald, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, has remained in shape and kept the doors open with the Rams for a comeback. The Rams, viewed as Super Bowl contenders, could see a formidable defensive line if Donald decides to rejoin the team alongside Garrett.
- •Rams acquire Myles Garrett from Browns in a bold offseason move.
- •Jared Verse and a 2027 first-round pick sent to Cleveland.
- •Aaron Donald's potential return is speculated with his roster spot available.
- •Donald maintains peak conditioning and a possibility of rejoining the team.
- •Rams viewed as Super Bowl contenders with the addition of Garrett.
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- 3:57 PMCBS NFL — Aaron Donald return rumors are flying after Myles Garrett trade: Five signs ex-Rams star might unretire
- 11:48 AMYahoo Sports — Rams legend Aaron Donald beckoned from retirement after Myles Garrett trade
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Will Myles Garrett trade inspire Aaron Donald to end retirement? Rams player hopes so
- 10:16 PMYahoo Sports — Could Myles Garrett-Rams trade lure Aaron Donald out of retirement?
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — The Los Angeles Rams just traded for Myles Garrett. Could this be the call that brings a Rams legend back?
"The Los Angeles Rams may have pulled off the trade of the decade, acquiring reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns. In the wake of the blockbuster move, rumors have begun to swirl that Rams legend Aaron Donald could come out of retirement to form one of the most dangerous pass-rushing duos in NFL history.
"The Los Angeles Rams stunned the NFL world on Monday by acquiring two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns in one of the biggest trades of the offseason. The move immediately strengthened a team that…
"Donald has given no public indication he's planning a comeback, but that hasn't stopped speculation from ramping up after L.A. acquired Garrett
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 12:25 PMAaron Donald’s Wife Shares 3-Word Reaction Amid Rumors of Rams Legend’s Return To Play With Myles Garrett
The Los Angeles Rams may have pulled off the trade of the decade, acquiring reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns. In the wake of the blockbuster move, rumors have begun to swirl that Rams legend Aaron Donald could come out of retirement to form one of the most dangerous pass-rushing duos in NFL history.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 8:32 PMRams welcome Myles Garrett. Will Aaron Donald unretire to join him? Live updates
Myles Garrett is the Rams' newest star after a marquee trade. Can Aaron Donald be convinced to join him?
- CBS NFLJun 2, 2026, 3:57 PMAaron Donald return rumors are flying after Myles Garrett trade: Five signs ex-Rams star might unretire
Donald has given no public indication he's planning a comeback, but that hasn't stopped speculation from ramping up after L.A. acquired Garrett
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:48 AMRams legend Aaron Donald beckoned from retirement after Myles Garrett trade
Other teams would have to be quite scared of this.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:38 PMWill Myles Garrett trade inspire Aaron Donald to end retirement? Rams player hopes so
The Rams made a blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett and one of their cornerbacks is hoping that might convince Aaron Donald to unretire.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:16 PMCould Myles Garrett-Rams trade lure Aaron Donald out of retirement?
The Los Angeles Rams stunned the NFL world on Monday by acquiring two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns in one of the biggest trades of the offseason. The move immediately strengthened a team that…
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 7:05 PMThe Los Angeles Rams just traded for Myles Garrett. Could this be the call that brings a Rams legend back?
Could the Los Angeles Rams consider bringing back Aaron Donald after trading for the Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett on Monday?
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