Aaron Donald Completes Second Rams Workout as Comeback Speculation Grows

Aaron Donald, the retired Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle, completed his second official workout with the team on Sunday, August 16, 2026, deepening speculation that the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year may return to football. The workout, which involved defensive-line drills and the use of team equipment, was logged on the NFL's transaction wire as a required official tryout. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, these sessions serve as a process for Donald, 35, to evaluate how his body responds to the physical demands.

Rapoport reported that Donald is "really just going through the process to see how his body reacts and acclimates." The workouts include drills with Rams defensive line coach Giff Smith, strength staff, and Donald's personal trainer. While no contract is in place, the repeated sessions have fueled months of comeback chatter that began in June following the Rams' trade for pass rusher Myles Garrett. Donald himself had admitted to "flirting" with the idea of playing alongside Garrett.

Rams head coach Sean McVay has consistently described the situation as trending positively but emphasized that the organization will not pressure Donald for a decision....