Aaron Donald returns to Rams drills ahead of Week 1

Activation clears him for the Sept. 10 opener.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

Aaron Donald back doing drills with the Rams 👀🔥 (via @LindseyThiry) https://t.co/SYcb3ZLgwY Via @SportsCenter on X

What happened: Aaron Donald worked through drills with Los Angeles after ending his retirement and signing a one-year contract. The session moves his comeback into on-field preparation.

Why it matters: His return adds an experienced option to the Rams' defensive front. Los Angeles opens the season in the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia.

By the numbers: Donald's deal is worth $20 million and can reach $30 million with incentives.

What to watch: Watch Donald's workload before the Rams leave for Australia and set their opening-week rotation.

Sources

@SportsCenter 2026-08-30T23:44:57.971345+00:00

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