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Aaron Donald's Potential Rams Comeback Gains Momentum
Former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who retired in March 2024, is again being linked to a possible return for the 2026 season. Head coach Sean McVay said Donald’s training is "going very well" and that the team has kept in contact, but added there is no imminent decision on whether he will suit up. General manager Les Snead confirmed that Donald is "seriously considering" a comeback, describing it as the first time he has felt a football itch since the Rams’ 2021 Super Bowl win.
The speculation has intensified after the Rams completed a blockbuster trade for pass rusher Myles Garrett, adding a new dynamic to the defense. Donald still has one year and $30 million remaining on his contract, which the Rams would need to renegotiate if he returns.
Other training‑camp news includes left tackle Alaric Jackson missing practice due to an ongoing legal issue, offensive lineman Justin Dedich sustaining a hand injury unrelated to fireworks, and rookie wide receiver CJ Daniels emerging as a standout in the receivers' competition.
Entities
Aaron Donald · Alaric Jackson · Les Snead · Los Angeles Rams · Matthew Stafford · Myles Garrett · Sean McVay
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Aaron Donald retired in March 2024. abc30.com · www.observer-reporter.com · tmspn.com · www.sportingnews.com · nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Warren McClendon will start at right tackle after Rob Havenstein retired.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sean McVay said reporters’ opinions don’t mean s‑t to him. tmspn.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Rams acquired pass rusher Myles Garrett in a blockbuster offseason trade. tmspn.com · abc30.com · bettingsports.com · bustedcoverage.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Rams' offensive line allowed 23 sacks last season, tied for the fewest in the NFL. abc30.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sean McVay has been the Rams' head coach since 2017. tmspn.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Aaron Donald’s training is going well, but no decision on a comeback has been made. abc30.com · www.observer-reporter.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rams will conclude training camp with a final walkthrough on Aug 7 and a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Aug 15. abc30.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Left tackle Alaric Jackson was absent from Rams training camp due to an ongoing legal issue. heavy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Aaron Donald's training is going very well according to Sean McVay. www.sportingnews.com · abc30.com · www.observer-reporter.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aaron Donald has one year and $30 million left on his contract. www.sportingnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] There is no imminent decision on whether Aaron Donald will return to the Rams. www.sportingnews.com · www.observer-reporter.com