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Myles Garrett won't push Aaron Donald's 'difficult' comeback decision with Rams | Latest NFL News, Analysis & Updates | NFL.com

Myles Garrett, newly acquired by the Rams, says he would welcome Aaron Donald's potential comeback but won't pressure the retired defensive tackle to return, as Donald continues to evaluate whether to come out of retirement.

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · 2:00 AM UTC · last updated Aug 01 6:02 AM

Scoring Zone's Take

This item is roster-context noise, not a fantasy-relevant transaction in itself — but it's worth flagging as you build your draft board. Myles Garrett being connected to the Rams is the notable piece here: if that acquisition is legitimate, it materially changes his outlook and situation, and you should treat this as a signal to dig deeper before finalizing where you slot him at draft time. As a pass rusher, Garrett's fantasy value only really matters in IDP/big-play formats, but his landing spot affects scheme fit, snap counts, and sack-total projections, so confirm the situational details before locking in his ADP.

Aaron Donald's piece is purely speculative — he's "evaluating" a comeback with no firm timeline or decision reported. Do not draft him, stash him, or account for him in any offseason rankings right now. There's no indication a return is imminent or even likely based on this report; it's simply an open question that Garrett was asked about. If Donald does un-retire, it would be a notable dynasty/IDP story given his track record, but until there's real confirmation, treat him as unrostered and off your board entirely.

Bottom line: no actionable fantasy value change this week for either player. File Garrett's Rams connection as a research flag to verify before your draft, and put Donald on a "watch for news" tag with zero roster investment until something concrete emerges. Confidence in this take is high given the source, but confidence in any outcome (Donald returning, Garrett's exact role) remains low since both threads are unresolved.

GARRETT WON'T PUSH DONALD'S 'DIFFICULT' COMEBACK DECISIONMYLES GARRETT WON'T PUSH AARON DONALD'S 'DIFFICULT' COMEBACK DECISION WITH RAMS

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett addresses the media at 2026 NFL Training Camp.

The Aaron Donald decision remains in a waiting pattern, with the Los Angeles Rams not expecting the three-time Defensive Player of the Year to declare his intent to come out of retirement one way or another anytime soon.

In the interim, players keep getting asked about the potential of adding another game-wrecking defensive lineman. Newly acquired edge rusher Myles Garrett, whose presence in L.A. spurred the discussion of a Donald return, said he’d love to play alongside the defensive tackle, but won’t push him one way or another.

“If he’s here, I’m going to be excited to be his teammate, his partner in crime,” Garrett said Wednesday, via the Associated Press. ”I think we’re going to do great things. But it’s a difficult thing, coming back.”

Donald began a workout program following the blockbuster Garrett trade, but has yet to decide whether he’s in a place to return. The Rams have no desire or reason to force the 35-year-old to make a decision.

“I think there’s a lot we can learn from each other,” Garrett said. “I’d love to pick his brain on the kind of things he does to attack his matchups, and I think the same could be said vice versa. ... I’ve told him I’d love to learn from him. I’ve watched his tape. Obviously, I think everyone who’s been a rusher from anywhere across the line, they have a lot of respect for him. But I don’t want to push him one way or another.”

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Adding Donald to a D-line that sports Garrett would give the Rams two players who combined for five of the past nine Defensive Player of the Year awards, with Garrett earning two of the past three.

Garrett acknowledged that returning after two years off isn’t as easy as snapping your fingers. It takes time, diligence and a certain mentality to get back into football shape after so much time off.

“As much as you can try to work yourself back into shape, we get a small taste of it when we come back from the offseason; you’ve got to get your wind and your legs back underneath you,” Garrett said. “When you get on the field, things are flying around, you’ve got to find a way to get your conditioning back and slow down the game once more. Someone as great as he is, I think he could definitely come back and do it ... for however many games he chooses to play.”

If anyone could get back into shape and dominate, it’s Donald, whose workout regimens are legendary. But it’s not as simple as speaking it into existence. While the story is an intriguing one early in training camp, L.A. and Donald can take their time before making the ultimate decision.

Coverage from Nfl Dot Com News · by Kevin Patra · Jul 30, 2026 · read original