Rams Bring Back Donald, Add Myles Garrett
60 sourcesUpdated Aug 31, 2026
Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal worth $20 million, with incentives that could push total compensation to $30 million. His return pairs him with Myles Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, forming a two-maxed-pass-rush front that could help vault the Rams back into Super Bowl contention. Donald, 35, last played in 2023 and retired in March 2024, but had been working out at the Rams’ facility, with renewed speculation sparked by Garrett’s addition. The Rams’ offseason moves, including Garrett’s arrival and other defensive upgrades, position the team to pursue another championship with Donald providing veteran impact and playoff experience. Analysts highlight Donald’s franchise-record 111 sacks and his three DPOY awards as indicators of how his return could redefine the Rams’ defensive identity for 2026.
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New York TimesLean LeftAaron Donald makes Rams bigger Super Bowl favorites — but history isn’t in their favor
AudacyCenterThe Limitless Express - Pitt football legend Aaron Donald back with Rams
The Times of IndiaLean RightAaron Donald is back and Myles Garrett could help turn the Los Angeles Rams into an NFL Super Bowl nightmareFree account · your comment posts right after signup
Good context in the summary. The coverage split is telling.
Been following this for a while; this is a bigger development than it looks.
Anyone else notice only one side of the spectrum is covering this?
Finally some actual reporting on this instead of hot takes.
