Sean McVay jokes Aaron Donald could make Rams after tryout
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:39 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
On August 5, the Los Angeles Rams conducted a workout for Aaron Donald, humorously referred to by Sean McVay as the 'best tryout' ever. Donald, a future Hall of Famer and undersized defensive tackle at 35, participated in this official workout using team equipment. McVay confirmed that the tryout aligned with league regulations and noted Donald is trending toward a return to the team this season. Donald has yet to finalize his decision regarding his playing status for the upcoming year.
- •Aaron Donald tried out for the Rams on August 5.
- •Sean McVay commented on the tryout's uniqueness.
- •Donald is still deciding on his playing status.
- •The workout was compliant with league regulations.
- •McVay indicated optimism about Donald's return.
- 1:39 AMNBCSports.com — Sean McVay on Aaron Donald’s tryout: I think he could make the team - NBC Sports
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay on Aaron Donald's tryout: I think he could make the team
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay jokes Aaron Donald ‘could make the team’ after ‘best tryout’ ever
"Sean McVay explained why Aaron Donald “tried out” for the Rams on Wednesday, and joked it was the “best tryout” ever.
"Aaron Donald did not intend to create more comeback speculation, but the defensive tackle did just that Wednesday.
"Aaron Donald did not intend to create more comeback speculation, but the defensive tackle did just that.
Sources
External links- NBCSports.comAug 6, 2026, 1:39 AMSean McVay on Aaron Donald’s tryout: I think he could make the team - NBC Sports
Aaron Donald did not intend to create more comeback speculation, but the defensive tackle did just that.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 1:32 AMSean McVay on Aaron Donald's tryout: I think he could make the team
Aaron Donald did not intend to create more comeback speculation, but the defensive tackle did just that Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:33 AMSean McVay jokes Aaron Donald ‘could make the team’ after ‘best tryout’ ever
Sean McVay explained why Aaron Donald “tried out” for the Rams on Wednesday, and joked it was the “best tryout” ever.
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