The Los Angeles Rams may not be finished adding star power, and the name hanging over the rest of their offseason is Aaron Donald.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Donald has been training as if a comeback is at least on the table. Rapoport said, “My understanding is he wants to make sure that he can go out and do it before he fully commits,” and added, “It surely seems like it's headed in that direction.
Talk about going signing an all-pro player. We know what the Los Angeles Rams have done with the trade of Myles Garrett.
We know what they've done this entire offseason, which is spend a lot of capital, a lot of draft picks, and just stock this roster with great players.”
That possibility has been floating around while the Rams give Donald the room he needs to sort out his future. The team is expected to be patient, and Sean McVay has already sounded upbeat about where things stand, saying recently that the situation was trending upward.
If Donald does decide to return, the fit would be obvious. Pairing him with Garrett would give Los Angeles a front that could be the best defensive line in football. The only real question would be how Donald looks after stepping away for the past few years, though the report notes that he has continued staying in shape.
From @GMFB: The vibes are positive for a possible return of #Rams star Aaron Donald… pic.twitter.com/8wHkKFYia2
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 3, 2026
For a Rams team that has spent this offseason loading up for a run, Donald’s decision is the final big piece still hanging in the air. Injuries remain the one thing that could derail the whole plan, and the Rams are hoping their all-in approach is matched by good health.
For now, the wait continues, and Donald could make his call any day now.
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