Aaron Donald Weighs Return to Rams With Decision Likely This Week

His choice matters because medical clearance and a reworked contract must be resolved before a staged, limited-snap comeback that could change the Rams’ pass rush.

Overview

Aaron Donald completed multiple on-field workouts and an official Rams tryout and is widely reported as close to a decision as of Aug. 11 that could arrive within days.
Rams coach Sean McVay has praised Donald’s recent work and the club is planning a ramped-in role that would aim for roughly 30 to 40 snaps in an initial game if he signs.
Key hurdles remain: Donald needs medical and conditioning clearance and his prior contract carries about $30–31 million that the team expects to renegotiate before any roster move.
Several Hall of Famers and analysts expressed hope but skepticism about Donald returning to peak form after two years out and at age 35.
If he returns and is paired with Myles Garrett the Rams would materially boost their pass rush and title outlook, and the team has said it could keep the door open into the season for a partial or phased comeback.