McVay won't set 'invisible deadline' on Aaron Donald retirement decision

Rams are already 1-0, having beaten the Chiefs 20-12

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 161 min read

Rams HC Sean McVay says he won’t put an “invisible deadline” on Aaron Donald to come out of retirement but added that he Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Rams coach Sean McVay said he won't put an "invisible deadline" on Aaron Donald to end his retirement, but added that he hopes the former star defensive tackle makes a decision "sooner than later."

Why it matters: The Rams are 1-0 this preseason after beating the Chiefs 20-12, meaning McVay's roster is already producing results without Donald in the lineup. A decision either way shapes how the Rams build out their defensive front the rest of the preseason.

By the numbers: Rams: 1-0, scoring 20.0 points per game, allowing 12.0. Biggest result: 20-12 at the Chiefs.

What to watch: Watch for McVay's next update on Donald's status as the Rams continue preseason play.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-08-16T13:34:53.431167+00:00

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