What happened: Adam Schefter is assessing the likelihood that Aaron Donald reverses his retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams. Schefter has said he believes it is "more likely than not" that Donald comes back this season, with the decision hinging on how the Rams present a plan for how he would be used.

Why it matters: Donald's return would reshape the Rams' defensive front heading into the 2026 season, bringing a future Hall of Famer back to a unit in transition. It would also cap a months-long saga in which Donald said a recent trade had him weighing an NFL return, turning offseason speculation into a concrete roster question.

What to watch: Watch for whether the Rams formally present Donald a usage plan, which Schefter framed as the deciding factor in any comeback.