Sean McVay allows Aaron Donald time for 2026 decision
8 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:40 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Sean McVay stated that the Rams are providing defensive tackle Aaron Donald with ample time to consider his playing future for the upcoming season. He emphasized the importance of not placing undue pressure on Donald, allowing him to reach clarity regarding his decision. McVay expressed confidence in the current team but noted that they will respect Donald's timeline. The only significant deadline mentioned is the Tuesday after Week 13, leaving Donald time to get ready for Week 1 if he chooses to return.
- •Sean McVay gives space for Donald's decision-making.
- •The Rams' coach wants no unnecessary pressure on Donald.
- •McVay feels confident about the team without Donald.
- •The only firm deadline is the Tuesday after Week 13.
- •Donald has time to prepare for Week 1 if he returns.
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay: "Nothing new" on Aaron Donald
- 10:21 PMCBS NFL — Is Aaron Donald signing imminent? DT works out with Rams for second time, Sean McVay mum on timeline
- 1:46 PMESPN — McVay: No 'invisible deadline' on Donald decision
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay: Aaron Donald decision “Going to be on his timeline”
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay doesn't want to put an "invisible deadline" on Aaron Donald's decision
"Rams coach Sean McVay says he won't put an "invisible deadline" on Aaron Donald to come out of retirement but added that he hopes the former star defensive tackle makes a decision "sooner than later."
"The clock keeps ticking toward Week 1, and Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has yet to decide whether he'll be playing in 2026.
"Donald took another step toward a return to football, but there is still no guarantee he will come out of retirement
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:40 AMSean McVay: "Nothing new" on Aaron Donald
The clock keeps ticking toward Week 1, and Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has yet to decide whether he'll be playing in 2026.
- CBS NFLAug 16, 2026, 10:21 PMIs Aaron Donald signing imminent? DT works out with Rams for second time, Sean McVay mum on timeline
Donald took another step toward a return to football, but there is still no guarantee he will come out of retirement
- ESPNAug 16, 2026, 1:46 PMMcVay: No 'invisible deadline' on Donald decision
Rams coach Sean McVay says he won't put an "invisible deadline" on Aaron Donald to come out of retirement but added that he hopes the former star defensive tackle makes a decision "sooner than later."
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 12:30 PMSean McVay: Aaron Donald decision “Going to be on his timeline”
The Rams are giving the future Hall of Famer the space he needs to make his final decision.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 2:55 AMSean McVay doesn't want to put an "invisible deadline" on Aaron Donald's decision
The Rams are giving Donald plenty of space to make his decision.
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