{
  "id": 178452,
  "title": "Sean McVay just gave Rams fans the Aaron Donald update they’re looking for",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/sean-mcvay-just-gave-rams-fans-the-aaron-donald-update-theyre-looking",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-05T14:45:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sean-mcvay-just-gave-rams-144531662.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a surprising turn of events, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has reportedly provided the much-anticipated update on star defensive end Aaron Donald's potential return to the NFL. Just weeks ago, the notion of Donald returning to professional football seemed improbable, given his recent struggles and the overwhelming presence of Myles Garrett in Cleveland. However, the Los Angeles Rams, already considered one of the best teams in the league, made a bold move by trading for Garrett. This move raised questions about Donald's current fitness and readiness to rejoin the NFL. While some have expressed doubt, McVay's recent remarks suggest that Donald's prospects are looking more favorable. \"He's putting himself in a position to make a decision,\" McVay stated, \"and he's working hard, feeling good, and activating his lower half.\" While the coach acknowledged that Donald doesn't owe the team anything, he expressed optimism about the situation, stating that things are looking \"positive.\" If Donald manages to regain his former form, the Rams would undoubtedly boast the NFL's best defense, making opposing quarterbacks' lives significantly more challenging.",
  "summary": "How close are the Rams to getting back AD?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Sean McVay Addresses Aaron Donald 'Trying Out' to Make Rams Roster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/sean-mcvay-addresses-aaron-donald-trying-out-to-make-rams-roster",
        "published": "2026-08-06T02:48:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Sean McVay declines to discuss Rams' plans for Australia travel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/sean-mcvay-declines-to-discuss-rams-plans-for-australia-travel",
        "published": "2026-08-07T04:49:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}