Rams add Aaron Donald to roster following defensive lineup adjustments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams added Aaron Donald to their defensive roster after the veteran defensive tackle ended his two-year retirement. The team previously bolstered its defense through free agent signings of Jaylen Watson and the trade acquisition of Myles Garrett, who arrived in a deal that sent Jared Verse to another franchise. Quentin Lake identified the roster changes as a shift in how other NFL teams likely view the Rams, comparing the organization's current perception to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team retains the core starters from its previous top-ranked offensive unit while integrating several defensive arrivals. The Rams face a schedule featuring opponents such as the Seahawks, Bills, Broncos, Packers, Chiefs, and Eagles. Success for the team depends on maintaining health and replicating the performance standards established in the previous season.
- •Aaron Donald returned from a two-year retirement to play for the Rams.
- •Myles Garrett joined the defense following a trade involving Jared Verse.
- •Jaylen Watson and Trent McDuffie were added to the roster during the offseason.
- •Quentin Lake noted the team expects to be viewed as a league villain.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Rams DB: 'Teams probably hate us' after getting Aaron Donald back
"Quentin Lake says the Rams are "like the new Dodgers" after assembling a star-studded team that now features Aaron Donald.
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