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Aaron Donald Decision Updates: Rumors, Latest News On Rams Star's Return

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The wait for Aaron Donald’s potential return to the Los Angeles Rams continues.

While all signs point to Donald’s return, an official decision has not been made.

The three-time Defensive Player of the Year spent a decade playing for the organization but retired after the 2023 season.

The Rams won the Super Bowl in 2021 with Donald on the roster and will have a chance at another strong postseason run this season. The team finished out the 2025 season with a loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game.

The Rams are viewed as the favorite to win the Super Bowl this season after acquiring pass rusher Myles Garrett and cornerback Trent McDuffie to help bolster the defense.

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

L.A. Rams preseason schedule

  • Joint practice with Cowboys on Aug. 11
  • Joint practice with 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

Sean McVay on 'best tryout'

08:30 AM ET, August 8 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 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 decision timeline

08:00 AM ET, August 8 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

Myles Garrett on potentially playing with Aaron Donald

07:31 AM ET, August 8 2026, James H. Williams

Myles Garrett admitted that he has spent some time thinking about the possibility of playing alongside Aaron Donald this upcoming season.

“A little bit now and then, but I try to live in the moment," Garrett told ESPN LA 710 Radio. "... Once (Donald) gets here, man. We will absolutely make the most of it and dial it up."

.@Flash_Garrett + this team. Name a better @rams defense...????

Now add @AaronDonald97 ???? #rams#nflpic.twitter.com/ewHR62U5Ut

— ESPN Los Angeles (@ESPNLosAngeles) August 6, 2026

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Aaron Donald decision updates: Rumors, latest news on Rams star's return

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