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Rams Eye Aaron Donald Return After Drills, Add Garrett

7/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Rams could use Aaron Donald in the Week 2 Monday Night game, despite his March 2024 retirement and no comeback announcement.
Aaron Donald completed an hour of agility drills at the Rams’ Woodland Hills facility on July 10, 2024.
The Giants open the season against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept 13, as the Rams added five-time All-Pro Myles Garrett on June 1, strengthening a front that could challenge early matchups.

History

Historical Context

After Brett Favre announced his retirement on March 6, 2008 and then reversed course to sign with the Minnesota Vikings in 2009—posting 4,202 passing yards that season—veteran players proved comebacks were possible. Aaron Donald’s surprise agility drill on July 10, 2024 with the Los Angeles Rams has sparked similar speculation that a former star can return to the field.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Rams could use Aaron Donald in the Week 2 Monday Night game, despite his March 2024 retirement and no comeback announcement.
Aaron Donald completed an hour of agility drills at the Rams’ Woodland Hills facility on July 10, 2024.
The Giants open the season against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept 13, as the Rams added five-time All-Pro Myles Garrett on June 1, strengthening a front that could challenge early matchups.

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