Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald will serve $10 million in base pay for the 2026 season, with $10 million in roster bonuses, up to 15 games, and $10 million in playoff and play-time incentives.

Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement to play for the team in the 2026 season, sources said Sunday, Aug. 30. The 10-time Pro Bowler hasn't played since 2023, and he is 35 years old.

Retired DL Aaron Donald is putting himself through football workouts to gauge his level of readiness for the 2026 season if he decides to return, according to Bleacher Report's James Palmer.

Former Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald told The Schultz Report on Tuesday, June 2 that he is considering a return to the NFL. "I'm for sure flirting with the idea," Donald texted Jordan Schultz. "Helluva an opportunity with the Super Bowl in SoFi this year. If I can find the fire, it's a possibility." Donald, 35, has not played since 2023 but started considering a return when the Rams traded for reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett on Monday.

Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald was placed on the Reserve/Retired list on Friday, July 26.

Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday, March 15.

Los Angeles Rams CB Duke Shelley (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 5, but has been ruled out for Week 18. OT Joe Noteboom (foot) and DT Aaron Donald (non-injury) did not practice and are listed as doubtful. LB Ernest Jones (non-injury) fully participated in practice but is listed as doubtful. C Brian Allen (illness), OT Rob Havenstein (non-injury), S Jordan Fuller (ankle), DE Desjuan Johnson (toe), DT Bobby Brown III (knee) and CB Tre Tomlinson (hamstring) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

Los Angeles Rams OT Joe Noteboom (foot), TE Tyler Higbee (shoulder), C Brian Allen (illness) and QB Matthew Stafford (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 4. RB Kyren Williams (non-injury), WR Cooper Kupp (non-injury) and DT Aaron Donald (non-injury) were limited during practice. OT Rob Havenstein (non-injury), S Jordan Fuller (ankle), DE Desjuan Johnson (toe), DT Bobby Brown III (knee), CB Tre Tomlinson (hamstring) and CB Duke Shelley (hamstring) fully participated in practice.

Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald will not play against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18, according to head coach Sean McVay.

Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald ended up with five total stops, three solo tackles, two sacks and two tackles for loss with a pass defensed and two quarterback hits in Week 17 against the New York Giants.