Sean McVay hopes for Aaron Donald's return decision soon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:44 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay expressed a desire for Aaron Donald to make a decision regarding his return to the team sooner rather than later. Donald, who has been training and working out, remains on the reserve/retired list. McVay stated that Donald has earned the right to take his time but indicated that additional workouts with the Rams are expected before a final decision is made. Donald's next step and timeline for commitment remain unclear, though he must decide before Week 14 to return for the season.
- •Donald has been training and working out since June.
- •McVay acknowledges that Donald deserves time to decide.
- •Donald remains on the reserve/retired list.
- •He must make a decision before Week 14.
- •Rams acquired Myles Garrett in June, impacting team dynamics.
- 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay 'would love' to have Aaron Donald's decision sooner than later
"Sean McVay hopes to have "some answers sooner than later," but he says Aaron Donald has earned the right to take his time.
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