McVay Gives 35-Year-Old Aaron Donald No Deadline on Rams Return Decision

3 articles · Updated · NFL.com · Aug 16

Sean McVay said Aaron Donald still has no deadline to decide whether to return, with the Rams leaving the call entirely on the retired star’s timeline.
McVay said the team has discussed tentative internal target dates, but he does not want to create “unnecessary pressure” before Donald has clarity on whether he can handle back-to-back football work.
Donald, 35, retired after the 2023 season but fueled comeback talk after the Rams traded for Myles Garrett; he has visited the facility and had an official tryout noted on the Aug. 5 transaction wire.
Any return would likely require contract renegotiation because Donald’s tolled deal carries a $30 million base salary, while the Rams say they still feel strong about the roster after beating Kansas City 20-12 in their preseason opener.