Overview
- Donald has participated in multiple official Rams workouts and an early‑August tryout but has not signed a contract, and coach Sean McVay says the player is "going through his process" and will not be rushed.
- Los Angeles has drawn up a staged comeback that would limit Donald to roughly 30–40 snaps in initial appearances, with the team open to a late‑season or situational return rather than a full‑time role.
- Donald’s 2022 contract carries about a $30–31 million obligation that must be renegotiated or restructured before any signing, a complication given the Rams’ limited cap room.
- Former players and analysts are split on a successful comeback: some Hall of Famers and peers express skepticism about regaining peak form after two years off, while others, including Maxx Crosby, say Donald can still impact games.
- If he signs, pairing Donald with Myles Garrett would materially strengthen the Rams’ pass rush and change opponents’ blocking plans, but the team must balance his conditioning, family considerations, travel for the Australia opener, and roster timing.