Sean McVay confirms Aaron Donald working towards Rams return
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
During a press conference on July 25, 2026, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay announced that Aaron Donald is attempting to return to football. Donald, who had retired in 2024, is currently working out to assess his readiness for the upcoming season. McVay stated that while he does not have full details on what a return would entail, he expects Donald to have a significant impact if he rejoins the team. The Rams are preparing for their training camp and are hopeful for Donald's participation as they eye a successful season.
- •Sean McVay confirmed Aaron Donald is attempting to return to the Rams.
- •Donald retired from the NFL in 2024 but is now reconsidering his decision.
- •He is undergoing workouts to evaluate his fitness for the season.
- •McVay emphasizes the positive impact Donald could have on the team.
- •Rams are gearing up for training camp amid hopes for Donald's return.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay Shares Latest on Aaron Donald’s Possible Rams Return
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — McVay says Aaron Donald is still contemplating a return to the Rams. They won’t rush his decision
- 8:24 PMESPN — Donald's possible return has LA's McVay 'excited'
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — McVay says Aaron Donald is still contemplating a return to the Rams. They won't rush his decision
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay Confirms Aaron Donald is Attempting to Return to the Rams
"Aaron Donald is still determining whether he is ready and able to return to the Los Angeles Rams, but coach Sean McVay says the team will welcome the superstar defensive lineman if he decides to end his two-season retirement. While the Rams reported to training camp at Loyola Marymount University on Saturday, McVay said he has no idea whether one of the greatest defensive linemen in recent NFL history will decide to resume his career.
"Rams head coach Sean McVay has shared that while Aaron Donald is not at training camp, the pass rusher is testing his body to see if a return is possible. The post Sean McVay Shares Latest on Aaron Donald’s Possible Rams Return appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"Aaron Donald is still determining whether he is ready and able to return to the Los Angeles Rams, but coach Sean McVay says the team will welcome the superstar defensive lineman if he decides to end his two-season retirement.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:15 PMSean McVay Shares Latest on Aaron Donald’s Possible Rams Return
Rams head coach Sean McVay has shared that while Aaron Donald is not at training camp, the pass rusher is testing his body to see if a return is possible. The post Sean McVay Shares Latest on Aaron Donald’s Possible Rams Return appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 9:38 PMMcVay says Aaron Donald is still contemplating a return to the Rams. They won’t rush his decision
Aaron Donald is still determining whether he is ready and able to return to the Los Angeles Rams, but coach Sean McVay says the team will welcome the superstar defensive lineman if he decides to end his two-season retirement.
- ESPNJul 25, 2026, 8:24 PMDonald's possible return has LA's McVay 'excited'
Coach Sean McVay says former Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is putting himself through a "very strict, regimented process" as he considers a return to the playing field.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 7:37 PMMcVay says Aaron Donald is still contemplating a return to the Rams. They won't rush his decision
Aaron Donald is still determining whether he is ready and able to return to the Los Angeles Rams, but coach Sean McVay says the team will welcome the superstar defensive lineman if he decides to end his two-season retirement. While the Rams reported to training camp at Loyola Marymount University on Saturday, McVay said he has no idea whether one of the greatest defensive linemen in recent NFL history will decide to resume his career.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 6:15 PMSean McVay Confirms Aaron Donald is Attempting to Return to the Rams
During a press conference, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed Aaron Donald is attempting to make a return.
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