Aaron Donald gets real on teaming up with Myles Garrett after announcing NFL return
Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald has announced his return to the LA Rams for the 2026-26 season, undoing his 2024 retirement. One of the main reasons Donald even considered returning to the Rams was when the franchise acquired Myles Garrett in a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Browns.
Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald announced his return to the LA Rams for the 2026-26 season, reversing his retirement in 2024. The Rams' acquisition of reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett in a trade from the Cleveland Browns played a significant role in Donald's decision to rejoin the team. Donald expressed his excitement about teaming up with Garrett, stating that they will get to know each other better and achieve something special together.
The duo will form a formidable defensive line, although it depends on Donald's readiness to return after his three-year absence. Donald signed a one-year, $20 million deal with the Rams, providing them with a limited window to maximize this partnership. The Rams will travel to Melbourne, Australia, to play against the San Francisco 49ers, potentially delaying Donald's return to the team until Week 2 against the New York Giants.
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