Aaron Donald Ends Retirement to Rejoin Rams for 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Rams have announced that legendary defensive tackle Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement to rejoin the team for the 2026 season. The move, confirmed by the team on Sunday, August 30, 2026, comes just hours before the NFL's roster-setting deadline. Donald, 35, has agreed to a one-year contract worth $20 million, which could escalate to $30 million with incentives, according to multiple reports. Donald, who last played for the Rams in the 2023 season, retired in March 2024 after a 10-year career spent entirely with the franchise. His return follows months of speculation that intensified after the Rams traded for reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett in June.