Aaron Donald Returns from Retirement to Rejoin Rams in 2026

Aaron Donald has confirmed his return to the NFL, coming out of retirement to play for the Los Angeles Rams in 2026 after a two-season hiatus.

Following the announcement, Donald shared insights about his decision, stating he has spent the past 12-13 weeks training to ensure he can perform at a high level. He expressed enthusiasm about rejoining the team and aiming for success.

Donald, a three-time AP Defensive Player of the Year, has impressive career statistics, including 111.0 sacks and 176 tackles for loss over ten seasons with the Rams. He is set to reunite with Myles Garrett as the team aims for a return to the Super Bowl, which will take place at SoFi Stadium in February.