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Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 31
Aaron Donald Says 3 Months of Workouts Readied Him for Rams Return at 35
Updated
Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 31

Aaron Donald Says 3 Months of Workouts Readied Him for Rams Return at 35

3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 31

Summary

  • Three months of comeback training convinced Aaron Donald, 35, that he is physically ready to rejoin the Rams after two years in retirement.
  • Dewayne Brown — the speed trainer who has timed Donald since high school — said workout data showed the defensive tackle "ain't missed a step" after his transition back to running and cutting on grass.
  • Sean McVay said Donald could be available when Los Angeles opens its season against the 49ers in Australia on Sept. 10.
  • Donald signed a one-year, $20 million deal Sunday, with incentives that can raise it to $30 million, after saying the Rams' upgraded roster helped draw him back.

Insights

How did the Rams manipulate their salary cap to unite Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald for a massive Super Bowl push?
Will Aaron Donald's limited snap count truly elevate the Rams defense, or disrupt the chemistry of their rising young stars?
Can a 35-year-old body withstand the brutal trenches of the NFL after a two-year hiatus?