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The Rams staged a formal-but-joking 'tryout' for Aaron Donald before practice, with Sean McVay quipping it could let the future Hall of Famer make the team; the league logged the event for compliance since Donald used team gear, and Donald appears to be trending toward a return for the season.
Retired since March 2024, Aaron Donald had a workout at the Rams’ facility that Sean McVay called the best tryout ever, adding that he thinks Donald could make the team and fueling speculation about a possible return as training camp unfolds.
Rams coach Sean McVay has reshaped training camp into four-day blocks with rest days, no post-workout meetings, and limited contact to protect players while still pushing them to perform, a 'love' approach that has veterans like Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams and Myles Garrett buying in and fueling hopes for a deep playoff run and title contention.
Aaron Donald, 35, worked out at the Rams' facility in a session described as a 'tryout'; Sean McVay called it the best tryout he's ever seen and suggested Donald could make the team as he weighs a possible NFL return after a two-year absence. The piece notes Donald's 111 career sacks and 10 Pro Bowls, and mentions the Rams' reported acquisition of Myles Garrett as context for his decision.
Rams coach Sean McVay says Aaron Donald’s return to the field appears to be trending upward, with Donald staying in shape and the Rams’ acquisition of a two-time Defensive Player of the Year fueling his interest; a decision is expected after the team reconvenes at Woodland Hills following training camp at LMU (through Aug. 7), and the Rams open the season in Australia against the 49ers on Sept. 10.
Rams coach Sean McVay says Kyle Shanahan is in good spirits and on the road to recovery after a July car crash that left him with a concussion, multiple broken bones, and facial lacerations; Shanahan will coach on a limited basis in training camp, and McVay praised his friend’s perspective and resilience.
The Rams opened training camp without Aaron Donald as he weighs a return after two years away; head coach Sean McVay said the team is in touch with him and evaluating his physical readiness day by day, with a comeback possibly not ready for the season start.
Rams coach Sean McVay said he’d welcome Aaron Donald back in 2026 if the star tackle decides to un-retire, emphasizing their “family” bond. Donald has not played since 2023 and a $30 million pending paycheck could complicate a comeback; Adam Schefter says no decision is expected soon, leaving the timeline uncertain amid ongoing speculation.
Rams coach Sean McVay says Aaron Donald is still weighing his options and will go through his own process before any return, with Donald training this offseason and no definitive timetable for his season comeback.
Stafford, 38, acknowledged the Rams' selection of 23-year-old Ty Simpson and understands the move is about building for the future. He declined to reveal his private talks with coach Sean McVay but said their relationship is strong, and he plans to help Simpson while focusing on getting himself and the team ready for the 2026 season.
Sean McVay said the Rams considered Makai Lemon but passed at No. 13 to prioritize long-term stability, relying on Puka Nacua and Davante Adams in the pass game, leveraging 13-personnel with multiple tight ends, and selecting quarterback Ty Simpson to prepare for life after Stafford, while adding TE Max Klare to bolster that system.
The piece defends the Rams’ Ty Simpson selection as a prudent, long-term move rather than a desperate, win-now gamble. It argues that Los Angeles isn’t “one player away,” that McVay’s comments about past success not guaranteeing future results show a reality-based approach to draft decisions, and that Simpson’s pick is about development and future potential rather than an immediate impact for next season.
The Rams selected Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to keep him away from the Cardinals, who reportedly showed heavy interest. McVay and GM Les Snead defended the pick and highlighted pre-draft meetings to mask their hand. Simpson is expected to develop behind Matthew Stafford and backup Fernando Mendoza (and later Stetson Bennett IV), with Stafford still viewed as the starter in 2026.
The Rams kept their interest in Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson quiet before the 2026 NFL Draft, sending only a lone scout to his pro day and arranging private meetings with head coach Sean McVay and GM Les Snead; Simpson later confirmed the secret talks, contradicting his earlier denials, and the Rams selected him 13th overall to back up Matthew Stafford.
Rams GM Les Snead explained that Los Angeles keeps pre-draft meetings private to avoid others knowing their interest, noting roughly 66 private visits this year. He said McVay wouldn’t draft a quarterback he hadn’t met, and Ty Simpson’s first comments after being drafted reflected that private, carefully managed process.