Rams GM Les Snead encourages texting Aaron Donald about potential comeback
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:16 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Aaron Donald might be considering a comeback to the NFL after retiring three years ago. Rams GM Les Snead expressed optimism about Donald's potential return, noting that Donald responded to a text by saying it got him thinking. Snead urged Pat McAfee to maintain a direct line of communication with Donald, highlighting that head coach Sean McVay maintains regular contact with him. While speculation is growing, Donald's wife has attempted to downplay the situation. Donald, who last played in the 2023 NFL season, was named a first-team All-Pro and had eight sacks that year.
- •Aaron Donald retired three years ago but may consider a comeback.
- •Les Snead believes Donald is thinking about returning to the NFL.
- •Snead has asked Pat McAfee to text Donald regularly.
- •Head coach Sean McVay reportedly stays in contact with Donald.
- •Donald last played in the 2023 NFL season, recording eight sacks.
- 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — Why Los Angeles Rams GM wants Pat McAfee to keep texting retired superstar Aaron Donald
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Rams GM Les Snead implores Pat McAfee to ‘continue texting Aaron Donald’ after comeback tease
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Rams GM Les Snead wants to 'continue texting' Aaron Donald about comeback
"Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead wants Pat McAfee to keep the Aaron Donald comeback conversation alive after the Myles Garrett trade changed the mood around the franchise. Donald’s retirement has never erased his pull inside the Rams building.
"The Los Angeles Rams’ blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett may have done more than reshape their defense — it may have reopened the door for Aaron Donald.
"Les Snead thinks Aaron Donald is seriously considering a comeback.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 4:16 AMWhy Los Angeles Rams GM wants Pat McAfee to keep texting retired superstar Aaron Donald
Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead wants Pat McAfee to keep the Aaron Donald comeback conversation alive after the Myles Garrett trade changed the mood around the franchise. Donald’s retirement has never erased his pull inside the Rams building.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 10:40 PMRams GM Les Snead implores Pat McAfee to ‘continue texting Aaron Donald’ after comeback tease
The Los Angeles Rams’ blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett may have done more than reshape their defense — it may have reopened the door for Aaron Donald.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 6:44 PMRams GM Les Snead wants to 'continue texting' Aaron Donald about comeback
Les Snead thinks Aaron Donald is seriously considering a comeback.
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