Sean McVay shares update on Aaron Donald's training status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed that Aaron Donald is training well but is not expected to make a decision about returning to play soon. During a press conference, McVay noted that while they have been in contact, Donald's return remains uncertain. The Rams are currently in training camp at Loyola Marymount University. The team’s season opener is scheduled for September 10 in Australia against the 49ers.
- •Aaron Donald is training well but has not made a decision on returning.
- •Sean McVay stated he is in contact with Donald regarding his status.
- •The Rams are conducting training camp at Loyola Marymount University.
- •The Rams begin their season against the 49ers on September 10.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Rams coach Sean McVay provides update on possible Aaron Donald comeback: 'His training is going very well'
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Rams' Sean McVay says Aaron Donald's training is going well, but no comeback decision is imminent
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay: Aaron Donald's training going well, but no decision imminent
"Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay says that although Aaron Donald's training is going well, the star defensive tackle isn't close to making a decision on a comeback bid. McVay provided a small update on Donald's progress Tuesday after the Rams' third practice of training camp at Loyola Marymount University. The coach said he's speaking with the 35-year-old Donald during the process of determining whether he'll return for an 11th NFL season after a 2 1/2-year retirement.
"Donald stepped away from the game in 2023. Some believe he could return to action in 2026.
"Aaron Donald may end up coming back to the Rams to play in 2026.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:05 PMRams coach Sean McVay provides update on possible Aaron Donald comeback: 'His training is going very well'
Donald stepped away from the game in 2023. Some believe he could return to action in 2026.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:18 PMRams' Sean McVay says Aaron Donald's training is going well, but no comeback decision is imminent
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay says that although Aaron Donald's training is going well, the star defensive tackle isn't close to making a decision on a comeback bid. McVay provided a small update on Donald's progress Tuesday after the Rams' third practice of training camp at Loyola Marymount University. The coach said he's speaking with the 35-year-old Donald during the process of determining whether he'll return for an 11th NFL season after a 2 1/2-year retirement.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 8:50 PMSean McVay: Aaron Donald's training going well, but no decision imminent
Aaron Donald may end up coming back to the Rams to play in 2026.
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