Fresh update about Aaron Donald possibly returning to Rams emerges

A Los Angeles Rams team that acquired star pass-rusher Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns earlier in June will enter July as the advertised favorite to win Super Bowl LXI. 

On paper, the Rams would be even more impressive if defensive superstar Aaron Donald comes out of retirement to play for his former club at some point before the next Super Bowl comes to an end. For an update shared on Sunday, Vincent Bonsignore of the California Post gave Rams fans who are hoping to see Donald in action later this fall some good news. 

Aaron Donald "seriously contemplating" coming out of retirement

"Multiple league sources indicate the greatest defensive player in Rams history is seriously contemplating coming out of retirement to lend a massive helping hand to the club’s Super Bowl aspirations," Bonsignore wrote about Donald. "Inspired by the Rams’ addition of Garrett, and motivated by the tantalizing possibilities of joining forces with the best pass-rusher in the NFL, Donald might actually dust off his Superman cape for a triumphant return."

Donald hasn't played since he retired following the 2023 season, and the one-time Super Bowl champion is on track to become a first-ballot Hall of Fame selection. That said, the 35-year-old seems to still be in excellent shape. According to Bonsignore, "the sense within league circles is that" Rams head coach Sean McVay could eventually convince Donald to make what likely would be a brief return to Los Angeles' active roster. 

Aaron Donald and Sean McVay "have remained in communication" 

"And what we do know is that in the weeks since Donald broached the possibility, he and McVay have remained in communication. The two have shared a close bond even during Donald’s retirement," Bonsignore added. "...The Rams toe a fine line trying to persuade [Donald] without pushing him. With roughly a month left before training camp opens, they have time to strike the necessary chord and bring Donald back into the fold."

For what it's worth, a previous story hinted that the Rams will leave the door open for Donald to possibly rejoin the club during the season. It sounds like he may not wait until the fall to begin sharing a locker room with Garrett.