Overview
- After the Rams’ preseason win on Saturday, Sean McVay said the team will not place an “invisible deadline” on Aaron Donald and that any decision will be on Donald’s timeline.
- Donald has been working out at the Rams’ facility and completed an official tryout that was recorded on the NFL transaction wire on Aug. 5.
- A practical hurdle remains because Donald’s prior contract tolled when he retired and carries roughly a $30–31 million figure that would need to be renegotiated along with roster and medical clearances.
- Myles Garrett says he and Donald speak every three or four days as Donald assesses whether he can handle NFL practice and game demands.
- The Rams publicly call Donald a bonus rather than a necessity and outlets note he could wait as late as the Tuesday after Week 13 to seek reinstatement, a move that would limit time for conditioning and scheme integration.