Overview
- Donald has been doing structured workouts at Rams facilities and is in regular contact with the team, but he has not decided to unretire or signed a contract.
- Rams coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead have confirmed ongoing talks and described Donald’s training as progressing without expecting an imminent announcement.
- The biggest practical hurdle is the roughly $30–31 million still tied to the final year of Donald’s deal, which the Rams would need to rework with incentives or bonuses to manage cash and salary‑cap effects.
- New teammate Myles Garrett said he will not push Donald and will support whatever choice he makes, while analysts say a Donald‑Garrett pairing would greatly strengthen the Rams’ pass rush.
- Donald retired after the 2023 season and began reconsidering a return after the Rams acquired Garrett; the next steps to watch are medical/conditioning checks and contract negotiations on Donald’s timeline.