Sean McVay optimistic about Aaron Donald's potential return to Rams
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:53 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Sean McVay, head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, commented on Aaron Donald's future with the team during training camp. McVay anticipates that Donald will make his decision regarding a return after camp concludes on August 7. Donald, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, has not played since the 2023 season but has remained fit, especially after the Rams acquired another defensive star. The Rams are set to open their season against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia on September 10.
- •McVay will wait for Donald's decision post-training camp on August 7.
- •Donald has not played since 2023 but has maintained his fitness.
- •The Rams acquired a new defensive player, raising Donald's interest in returning.
- •The Rams face the 49ers on September 10 in Australia to start the season.
- 4:53 AMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay’s ‘trending upward’ Aaron Donald statement will draw Rams’ fans’ attention
- 3:14 AMESPN — McVay: No Donald update yet, but in 'right direction'
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Rams won't know more about Aaron Donald's possible return before breaking camp, McVay says
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay on Aaron Donald: If there’s an arrow, it’s trending upward
"Aaron Donald's potential return to the Los Angeles Rams will not be decided while they are in training camp, but coach Sean McVay said the defensive lineman's status is “going in the right direction.” “If there’s an arrow, it’s trending upwards,” McVay said Friday following the Rams' first practice in full pads. The Rams are currently working out at Loyola Marymount University through Aug. 6, but McVay indicated any decision on Donald possibly ending his retirement would not come until they return to their facility in the San Fernando Valley.
"Rams coach Sean McVay said Friday he doesn't expect defensive tackle Aaron Donald to make a decision about coming out of retirement until after the team returns to its facility on Aug. 8, but noted "things are going in the right direction."
"The Rams coach doesn't expect the defensive lineman to decide whether he returns until after the team's training camp ends.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 4:53 AMSean McVay’s ‘trending upward’ Aaron Donald statement will draw Rams’ fans’ attention
Sean McVay said Aaron Donald's potential NFL return is "trending upward," giving Los Angeles Rams fans renewed hope.
- ESPNAug 1, 2026, 3:14 AMMcVay: No Donald update yet, but in 'right direction'
Rams coach Sean McVay said Friday he doesn't expect defensive tackle Aaron Donald to make a decision about coming out of retirement until after the team returns to its facility on Aug. 8, but noted "things are going in the right direction."
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 2:05 AMRams won't know more about Aaron Donald's possible return before breaking camp, McVay says
Aaron Donald's potential return to the Los Angeles Rams will not be decided while they are in training camp, but coach Sean McVay said the defensive lineman's status is “going in the right direction.” “If there’s an arrow, it’s trending upwards,” McVay said Friday following the Rams' first practice in full pads. The Rams are currently working out at Loyola Marymount University through Aug. 6, but McVay indicated any decision on Donald possibly ending his retirement would not come until they return to their facility in the San Fernando Valley.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 1:18 AMSean McVay on Aaron Donald: If there’s an arrow, it’s trending upward
The Rams coach doesn't expect the defensive lineman to decide whether he returns until after the team's training camp ends.
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