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NFL Insider Reveals When Aaron Donald is Expected to Make Rams Debut

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Aug 30, 2026

Newest development Aug 31, 2026 · 2 reportsAaron Donald looking forward to ‘something special' with Rams comeback

Superstar pass rusher Aaron Donald signed a one-year, $20 million contract to re-join the Los Angeles Rams this past weekend.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Aaron Donald officially returns to Rams for one final run to form dream pairing with Myles Garrett

    Headline from New York Post ·

  2. Names this update

    NFL Insider Reveals When Aaron Donald is Expected to Make Rams Debut

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  3. Newest

    Aaron Donald looking forward to ‘something special' with Rams comeback

    Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

7 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

42 articles, oldest first.

  1. Independent Journal Review

    Rams Bring Back Donald, Add Myles Garrett (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    The Los Angeles Rams are continuing to evaluate Aaron Donald’s potential return, giving him time to decide whether to un-retire while preparing for the possibility with ongoing workouts and roster planning.

  2. Newsweek

    Aaron Donald’s NFL Comeback Must Happen Before This Date (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Aaron Donald has yet to announce whether he'll return to play for the Rams, and faces a strict deadline to make his comeback by.

  3. New York Post

    Aaron Donald comeback hits make-or-break stage with major hurdle still to come (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    For all the speculation surrounding Aaron Donald’s potential return to the Los Angeles Rams, one important part of the equation has not yet begun. Donald and the Rams still haven’t talked money. Los Angeles has spent much of the summer trying to lure Donald out of retirement after adding Myles Garre…

  4. NBC Los Angeles

    Aaron Donald coming out of retirement to rejoin star-studded Rams (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) celebrates after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium.

  5. New York Post

    Aaron Donald officially returns to Rams for one final run to form dream pairing with Myles Garrett (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Aaron Donald, one of the Rams' all-time great difference-making defensive players, is coming out of retirement to help push them to another Super Bowl championship.

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Aaron Donald is ending his 2 1/2-year retirement and returning to the Los Angeles Rams (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Aaron Donald is ending his 2 1/2-year retirement and returning to the Los Angeles Rams

  7. KTLA Los Angeles

    Aaron Donald coming out of retirement, rejoining Los Angeles Rams (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    The Rams defensive line just got a whole lot scarier. Aaron Donald has come out of retirement and signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams, according to ESPN NFL Insiders Adan Schefter and Ian Rapoport. The deal is worth $20 million and has incentives that could make it up to $30 million. [.

  8. Triblive

    Aaron Donald ends 2 1/2-year retirement, returns to Rams (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    Aaron Donald has returned to the Los Angeles Rams, ending his retirement after 2 1/2 years to join Myles Garrett on their defensive line.

  9. WGN Chicago

    Aaron Donald ends his 2 1/2-year retirement and returns to the Los Angeles Rams (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Donald has returned to the Los Angeles Rams, ending his retirement after 2 1/2 years to join Myles Garrett on their defensive line. The Rams announced the 35-year-old Donald's decision Sunday following several weeks of discussion, preparation and intensive workouts for the s…

  10. The Guardian

    All-time great Aaron Donald comes out of retirement to rejoin stacked LA Rams (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Los Angeles were already Super Bowl favorites Defensive tackle was 10-time Pro Bowler with Rams 35-year-old aiming to win second Super Bowl in LA Aaron Donald, one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history , is coming out of retirement to rejoin his only professional team, the Los Angeles Ram…

  11. Fox News

    'We back': Aaron Donald returns to the Rams and a defense now loaded with Myles Garrett and others (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Aaron Donald announced his NFL comeback with an Instagram video, rejoining the Los Angeles Rams alongside Myles Garrett for a historic defense.

  12. New York Post

    Aaron Donald’s return seals it: Rams just completed greatest offseason in NFL history (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Aaron Donald’s return to join Myles Garrett caps a historic Rams offseason that also added Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson and Ty Simpson to a Super Bowl contender.

  13. Foxla

    Aaron Donald comes out to retirement to rejoin LA Rams (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Aaron Donald has returned to the Los Angeles Rams, ending his retirement after 2 1/2 years to join Myles Garrett on their defensive line. The Rams announced the 35-year-old Donald’s decision Sunday following several weeks of discussion, preparation and intensive workouts for the star defensive linem…

  14. New York Post

    Aaron Donald’s wife Erica drops hysterical take on Rams return (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Apparently, Rams fans have Erica Donald to thank for getting No. 99 back on the field. Shortly after Aaron Donald’s stunning return to Los Angeles became official Sunday, his wife delivered perhaps the best explanation yet for how the three-time Defensive Player of the Year ended a two-year retireme…

  15. New York Post

    Puka Nacua, NFL stars react to Aaron Donald coming out of retirement (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Aaron Donald is back, and it did not take long for the rest of the NFL to realize what that means. Players and former stars flooded social media Sunday after Donald officially ended his two-year retirement to rejoin the Rams, turning a defensive front that was already generating enormous hype after …

  16. New York Post

    Aaron Donald’s stunning return headlines Rams’ final roster surprises (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Aaron Donald comes out of retirement as the Rams finalize their 53-man roster, with Wesley Bailey making the cut — and several other surprising moves.

  17. The Oregonian

    2 future Hall of Famers, 5 Defensive Player of the Year awards, 1 defensive line (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Aaron Donald has come out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams, teaming up with Myles Garrett.

  18. New York Post

    How unique injury rule can allow Rams to maximize Aaron Donald (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Aaron Donald is back with the Rams, but Los Angeles still has to decide how quickly it wants to put him back on the field. Pro Football Talk reported Sunday that a Week 1 debut against the 49ers in Australia remains “possible,” with Donald’s availability depending on how his ramp-up progresses after…

  19. New York Post

    How Aaron Donald’s return to Rams impacts Hall of Fame eligibility (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Aaron Donald is officially a Ram again, and his comeback does more than create a terrifying partnership with Myles Garrett. It also pushes back his date with Canton. Donald had been on track for Pro Football Hall of Fame eligibility with the Class of 2029 after retiring in March 2024.

  20. New York Post

    Sean McVay breaks silence with heartfelt reaction to Aaron Donald return to Rams (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Sean McVay finally has Aaron Donald back on his defensive line, but his first reaction had little to do with sacks, Super Bowls or what pairing Donald with Myles Garrett could mean for the Rams. “He means a lot to me,” McVay said Sunday after Donald officially returned to the Rams.

  21. The Boston Globe

    Aaron Donald ends his retirement and returns to the Rams (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Donald’s 111 career sacks are the Rams’ franchise record and the second most in NFL history among linemen who primarily played on the interior.

  22. Deadline

    “I’m Back”: Rams Superstar Aaron Donald Unretires, Will Rejoin Team This Season As It Vies For Super Bowl Berth (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    L.A. Rams fans and TV executives are both smiling today about the same thing. Aaron Donald, the all-world defensive tackle who led the Los Angeles to a Super Bowl victory in 2022, announced today that he will come out of retirement this season.

  23. Times Republican

    Donald returns to Rams after brief retirement (opens Times Republican)

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    Times Republican's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — Aaron Donald has returned to the Los Angeles Rams, ending his retirement after 2 1/2 years to join Myles Garrett on their defensive line. The Rams announced the 35-year-old Donald’s decision Sunday following several weeks of discussion, preparation and intensive workouts for the star d…

  24. KYMA Yuma

    Aaron Donald comes out of retirement, returns to Rams on $20 million deal (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    NFL superstar Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement and returning to the Los Angeles Rams.

  25. NBC Los Angeles

    Aaron Donald looking forward to ‘something special' with Rams comeback (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) reacts at practice at the Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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