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Aaron Donald Decision Updates: Live Rumors, News On Rams Return

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The Rams' Infinity Gauntlet is missing but one stone. Whether Los Angeles is able to procure a gem in Aaron Donald to fill out its defense should be answered in short order.

The 35-year-old former Rams defensive star is looking to possibly drop the "former" from that distinction. His most recent act of testing the waters was working out with the Rams on Wednesday, Aug. 5.

While no decision has been made on whether Donald will remain retired, Wednesday's workout through camp required the team to inform the league, as the three-time player of the year used official team gear and a helmet, according to Adam Schefter.

USA TODAY Sports will have live updates and the latest rumors on Aaron Donald and his pending decision to join the L.A. Rams.

L.A. Rams preseason schedule

  • Joint practice with Cowboys on Aug. 11
  • Joint practice with the Saints on Aug. 20

Preseason games

  • Preseason Week 1: Saturday, Aug. 15, at Kansas City Chiefs, 4 p.m. ET
  • Preseason Week 2: Saturday, Aug. 22, vs. New Orleans Saints, 4 p.m. ET
  • Preseason Week 3: Thursday, Aug. 27, at Los Angeles Chargers, 10 p.m. ET

Aaron Donald decision timeline

04:46 PM ET, August 6 2026, Gabe Zaldivar

Adam Schefter was on "The Pat McAfee Show" Thursday and discussed Aaron Donald. According to Schefter, there is no immediate timeline for when Donald will decide to join the Rams or stay retired.

"I don't think there's a rush on the Aaron Donald timeline, but I think the timeline is fluid," Schefter said. "This is all based on how he feels and the type of form he thinks he can regain."

"I don't think there's a rush on the Aaron Donald timeline..

This is all based on how he feels and the type of form he thinks he can regain" ~ @AdamSchefter#PMSLivepic.twitter.com/0nGoQea6K5

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 6, 2026

Sean McVay on "best tryout"

03:41 PM ET, August 6 2026, Gabe Zaldivar

Rams head coach Sean McVay spoke with Gregg Rosenthal and Jourdan Rodrigue following Wednesday's workouts. He was lighthearted when asked about the official NFL news that Donald had worked out for the team.

"Best tryout that we've ever had," McVay said. When pressed on whether the former star had a shot, McVay smiled, "I think he could make the team."

Sean McVay had this to say about @AaronDonald97's workout at the @RamsNFL facility ???? @greggrosenthal@JourdanRodriguepic.twitter.com/lUFoA3lFha

— NFL (@NFL) August 6, 2026

Aaron Donald works out with Rams

02:53 PM ET, August 6 2026, Jacob Camenker

Aaron Donald took another step toward a potential NFL return on Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Donald officially worked out for the Los Angeles Rams, according to the NFL's official transaction wire.

Donald's workout was primarily "to see how he feels personally," according to ProFootballTalk's Myles Simmons. He wore a helmet during the session and used Rams equipment, which required the team to report it as an official workout, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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However, Donald has been rumored to be considering a return ahead of the 2026 NFL campaign. He had previously worked out at the Rams' facility, while coach Sean McVay has referenced the possibility of the 35-year-old's comeback on numerous occasions.

More on Aaron Donald's Rams workout from USA TODAY Sports' Jacob Camenker.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Aaron Donald decision updates: Live rumors, news on Rams return

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