Aaron Donald Returns to Rams After Two-Year Retirement

Aaron Donald has ended his two-season retirement, rejoining the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year contract for the 2026 season. He participated in practice on his first day back, engaging in individual drills with teammates.

Donald revealed that he had been aware of his return for about two weeks prior to the announcement. He maintained regular communication with head coach Sean McVay during this time, discussing his feelings and readiness to return to the field.

Despite feeling that the Rams were already a strong team, Donald expressed excitement about the prospect of playing alongside talented players like Myles Garrett. He has been training intensively for 13 to 14 weeks to regain his football shape and feels confident in his ability to perform at a high level. While it remains uncertain if he will play in the season opener against the 49ers, Donald is focused on preparing himself for the upcoming challenges.