Aaron Donald takes another step toward potential comeback for Rams

"I'm hopeful it will be sooner rather than later, but I also want to respect when [Donald] does feel like that clarity will come," McVay said. "I think there's a chance we will be closer to that than not. But again, I don't want to say too much or put some invisible deadline on something that doesn't exist in my mind for him."

That said, it appears the Rams and Donald are aiming for a potential return soon. He wouldn't be working out with the team if that wasn't the case. 

If Donald feels 100 percent for the upcoming season, he and new defensive end Myles Garrett (acquired in an offseason trade with the Cleveland Browns) will form one of the league's top pass-rushing tandems. Garrett is tied for 20th in NFL history in career sacks (125.5 in nine seasons), while Donald ranks 33rd (111). 

The timeline for Donald's decision has already changed multiple times. He was initially slated to provide an update on his future earlier this week.

If Donald pushes it back one more time, that still isn't a big deal. He has until Week 13 of the regular season to unretire, and it appears he may return much earlier than that if he keeps trending toward a return.