Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

McVay Says Rams Still Can’t Confirm Aaron Donald Return

8/16/2026

30 7 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said the team cannot yet confirm Aaron Donald’s return.
McVay told reporters after the Rams’ first preseason game on Saturday.
Donald, out since 2023, wants to test whether his 35-year-old body can handle back-to-back days and other benchmarks.
Donald will decide and announce once he meets those criteria, though the Rams cannot guarantee his return.

1 of 1

Story summary

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said the team cannot yet confirm Aaron Donald’s return.
McVay told reporters after the Rams’ first preseason game on Saturday.
Donald, out since 2023, wants to test whether his 35-year-old body can handle back-to-back days and other benchmarks.
Donald will decide and announce once he meets those criteria, though the Rams cannot guarantee his return.