Rams finalize 53-man roster as Aaron Donald returns from retirement

The Los Angeles Rams reduced their roster to 53 players ahead of the league deadline on Sunday. The team announcement included the notable return of defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who came out of retirement to join the 2026 squad. To reach the 53-player limit, the organization waived or released 31 players, including Nick Andersen, A.J. Arcuri, Alex Bachman, Austin Blake, Jack Bouwmeester, Wyatt Bowles, Dean Connors, Alex Cook, Devean Deal, Tru Edwards, Nyzier Fourqurean, Tomon Fox, Steven Gilmore, AZ Hamilton, Blake Hance, Bryce Henderson, Nikhai Hill-Green, Tanner Ingle, Alex Johnson, Rohan Jones, Tim Keean, Cam Lampkin, Jaxson Moi, Darrell Murchison, Elias Neal, Bill Norton, Darryl Peterson, Brennan Presley, Monty Rice, Tyler Scott, and Nate Valcarcel. In a separate roster move, the Rams traded tight end Mark Redman to the Green Bay Packers earlier on Sunday.

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