What happened: A commentary piece from @jjones9 frames Aaron Donald's potential NFL return as a storyline likely to trail the Rams and the league for months. The talk has resurfaced alongside the team's pursuit of edge rusher Myles Garrett, with Rams brass addressing the possibility of a Donald comeback rather than shutting it down. Donald, who walked away from the game in 2024, has not committed to a return.

Why it matters: A Donald return — the same Aaron Donald who said a recent trade had him weighing an NFL return — would reshape a Rams defense already working to add Myles Garrett, instantly lifting Los Angeles' ceiling. The open-ended uncertainty also hands the NFL a recurring offseason narrative heading into the 2026 season.

What to watch: Watch whether the Rams or Donald himself address the comeback directly as the team moves through its offseason program toward training camp.