Overview
- Rams coach Sean McVay said he has 'crossed paths' with Aaron Donald and that Donald 'is thinking about' returning, comments reported Wednesday.
- Multiple reports show Donald has been working out at the Rams' Woodland Hills facility and taking part in pads sessions as he gauges readiness after two seasons away.
- There is no contract or formal agreement and key issues such as salary‑cap mechanics, roster moves and a limited‑snap usage plan remain unresolved, making an immediate signing unlikely.
- ESPN insider Adam Schefter suggested Donald might not rejoin the team until early in the season, a view that frames the return as possible but not imminent.
- Donald retired in March 2024 as a three‑time Defensive Player of the Year and any comeback would likely use him as a specialist on limited snaps while materially boosting the Rams' pass rush alongside Myles Garrett.