Overview
- Rams coach Sean McVay said on Monday that Aaron Donald is “on track” after doing specific lower‑body activation work and that the team expects a clearer update when it returns to Woodland Hills on Friday, Aug. 7.
- General manager Les Snead voiced optimism on Tuesday, saying a return “should happen” and noting Donald has been ramping up the frequency and intensity of his workouts.
- No contract or roster move is complete: the team must still resolve medical clearances, conditioning tests and a reworked approach to roughly $30–31 million on Donald’s prior deal before any signing.
- If Donald returns, the plan reported by insiders is for a limited snap, managed role rather than a full‑time starter, pairing him with new acquisition Myles Garrett to boost the Rams’ pass rush and title hopes.
- Next steps are clear and procedural: the Rams will use Woodland Hills as a checkpoint for testing and talks, and observers should watch for formal medical clearance, a contract restructure and an agreed snap‑count plan before a comeback is confirmed.