Aaron Donald, 35, worked out at the Los Angeles Rams' facility on Monday alongside defensive linemen Braden Fiske and Desjuan Johnson, according to video posted by 2Tenths Speed & Agility. The session, conducted under speed coach DeWayne Brown, was logged by the NFL on its transaction wire because Donald used team equipment. Donald has not announced a return to the league.
Aaron Donald works out at Rams facility amid comeback speculation
Aaron Donald, 35, worked out at the Los Angeles Rams' facility on Monday alongside defensive linemen Braden Fiske and Desjuan Johnson, according to video posted by 2Tenths Speed & Agility. The session, conducted under speed coach DeWayne Brown, was logged by the NFL on its transaction wire because Donald used team equipment. Donald has not announced a return to the league.
Video from the session showed Donald navigating cones and agility ladders while wearing a Rams helmet. Brown, described as his longtime speed coach, traveled from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles for the workout. Donald has also previously trained at UCLA while wearing a Rams helmet.
Johnson, who played alongside Donald during Donald's final NFL season in 2023, described the workout to The Athletic. Donald retired following the 2023 season as a three-time Defensive Player of the Year and is widely regarded as one of the most dominant defensive tackles in NFL history.
Donald began exploring a potential comeback, according to the source, after the Rams acquired Myles Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. A pairing of the two would give the Rams six combined Defensive Player of the Year awards between them.
Fiske, who arrived as a rookie after Donald's retirement, did not play alongside Donald during his career. Any formal return would require the Rams to complete roster and contract work, and Donald's contract demands are described as a potential obstacle.
- Aaron Donald has not publicly stated his intentions regarding a return to the NFL.
- The Rams organization has not been quoted or cited regarding Donald's workouts or any potential roster move.
- Specific terms or figures related to Donald's contract demands are not provided.
- No timeline is given for when Donald might make a final decision.
- DeWayne Brown has not been quoted or cited directly in the source.
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