Reports and rumors continue to swirl regarding Aaron Donald, but a new update offers more hope for the Los Angeles Rams legend's return.
There have been plenty of reports and rumors regarding whether or not Aaron Donald could truly return to the Los Angeles Rams. He did share a couple of texts with Pat McAfee and Aaron Schultz, which brought a new light to the idea of him taking the field gain.
Now, a new update has been provided by California Post columnist Vincent Bonsignore. While talking about the sheer impact of Donald's return, the columnist indicated, per league sources, that the future Hall of Famer is "seriously" considering coming back.
"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.
"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."
It is not shocking that Donald is considering a return to the field, especially given the current state of the Rams roster. It is that and what has been well-established is the fact that the former Los Angeles defensive end could have the chance to play with Myles Garrett.
Garrett's arrival was one that nobody quite saw coming, but the kind of move that the Rams and general manager Les Snead have been known for. Similar to the 2021 season in which Von Miller and Jalen Ramsey were acquired, the team brought in Garrett, Trent McDuffie, and Jaylen Watson to help the defense in a major way.
Donald would not be stepping in to help an ailing team get back to its previous glory. He would be coming back as a complement to a team and unit that is well-built for a deep postseason run.
Even if the Rams defender were to come in and play only half the snaps he would in a normal season, his arrival would transform the defense even more. Donald has kept in shape, but playing shape is different than just being in shape.
Donald might also be used in a third-down type of situation, allowing him to potentially play at a pace that would not burn him out.
There would be myriad ways that Chris Shula could use Donald if he were to truly come back, and having two Defensive Players of the Year on one team would be unheard of.
Donald still has plenty of time to decide if he wants to take the field, as training camp does not start until the end of July. Though he would still need to get acclimated to how things work again, he could come in a bit later into training camp.
The Rams already pulled off the trade for Garrett, but the idea that they could get back arguably their greatest defensive player would push this team into an area where they may just be unbeatable.
