Rams remain optimistic about Aaron Donald's potential return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:08 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams are finalizing their roster ahead of the deadline and are still hopeful that Aaron Donald may return for the 2026 season. Donald, who is considering coming out of retirement, has participated in several workouts with the team but has not made a definitive decision. While he has ramped up his training, uncertainty about his performance level remains a key factor in his decision-making process. With the team preparing for their upcoming trip to Australia, time is of the essence if he chooses to join.
- •Rams are trimming roster down to 53 players by Sunday deadline.
- •Aaron Donald is contemplating coming out of retirement for 2026.
- •Donald has conducted multiple workouts with the Rams without a firm decision.
- •The Rams are optimistic but not pressing Donald for a quick answer.
- •Team is preparing for a trip to Australia next week.
- 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN insider: Rams 'still optimistic' about Aaron Donald returning
"According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Rams remain optimistic about Aaron Donald returning but there's "not a huge rush."
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