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Rams Trade for Record-Setting Garrett, Donald Mulls Comeback

6/30/2026

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Garrett Joins Rams

The Los Angeles Rams acquired Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns, making them Super Bowl LXI favorites.
Garrett set the NFL single-season record with 23 sacks last season.
Aaron Donald, 35, a former Rams defensive star who retired after 2023, is contemplating a return because Garrett’s arrival could create a top pass-rush duo.
Rams head coach Sean McVay has spoken with Donald about a possible return.

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Donald Returns

Rams must fit Aaron Donald’s contract into the 2026 cap already taken by Myles Garrett’s deal, and collective bargaining agreement allows a retired player to re-sign without penalty if a roster spot is secured before the July 25 camp.
Gerald McCoy says Aaron Donald could be a third-down pass rusher after two years off.
No NFL team has fielded two multiple-time Defensive Player of the Year winners—Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett—together.

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Garrett Joins Rams

The Los Angeles Rams acquired Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns, making them Super Bowl LXI favorites.
Garrett set the NFL single-season record with 23 sacks last season.
Aaron Donald, 35, a former Rams defensive star who retired after 2023, is contemplating a return because Garrett’s arrival could create a top pass-rush duo.
Rams head coach Sean McVay has spoken with Donald about a possible return.

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