Overview
- Rams coach Sean McVay said Saturday that Donald is "going through his process" and is putting himself in a position to decide whether to end a two‑year retirement.
- Donald has been testing his body with a strict, self‑directed training program and was seen doing on‑field and pads work at the Rams' Woodland Hills facility in mid‑July.
- The Rams have publicly welcomed a comeback and say they will not pressure Donald, but McVay said he has no timetable and genuinely does not know what Donald will decide.
- Practical hurdles remain because the team must resolve contract, roster and salary‑cap mechanics before a signing, though insiders and the organization describe those issues as negotiable; any return would likely start with a limited snap plan.
- Donald retired as a three‑time Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl winner, and pairing him with Myles Garrett is widely viewed as a move that would markedly boost the Rams' pass rush and championship chances.