Overview
- As of July 22, 2026, Donald has been back at the Rams’ Woodland Hills facility putting on pads and running football drills while he evaluates whether to unretire.
- The Rams have given him an open invitation and refused to pressure a decision, saying the choice is his and that they will fit his workload if he returns.
- A key hurdle is money: roughly $30 million in guarantees tied to the contract he left behind must be addressed in any return agreement.
- The trade for Myles Garrett changed the roster picture by creating a situational role for Donald that would limit snaps and share pass‑rush burdens.
- Insiders expect a slow timeline for a final answer that could stretch through training camp or into the early regular season with major implications for the Rams’ title chances.