Rams Bring Back Donald, Add Myles Garrett

Aaron Donald has come out of retirement to sign a one-year, $20 million deal with the Rams, with incentives up to $30 million, reuniting him with Myles Garrett to form a dominant defensive front. The pairing is expected to unleash a potent pass rush, complicating double teams for opponents. Donald, 35, has not played since 2023, but his track record includes three Defensive Player of the Year awards, a Super Bowl title and 111 career sacks. Debut timing remains uncertain, with reports suggesting a Week 2 or Week 3 start, and potential opening in Australia has been noted. The Rams have rebuilt the defense around this duo as part of a broader push toward a possible Super Bowl run while questions linger about how close Donald will be to his prime. Analysts view the move as potentially game-changing for defensive front construction in the league going forward.