The Los Angeles Rams worked out Aaron Donald for the second time this summer.
On Sunday, Donald was listed as a player who “tried out” for the team, according to the NFL’s transaction wire. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year first auditioned for the team he previously spent 10 seasons with earlier this month on Aug. 5.
Over two weeks later, Donald is once again working out with the Rams in an official capacity.
The team was in Kansas City on Saturday, playing in their preseason opener against the Chiefs. The team did not hold an official practice on Sunday. That makes Donald’s participation at the team’s facility in Los Angeles with other players left behind likely also on Saturday.
“Here’s what I would say; we have a great dialogue. It’s going to be on his timeline. When he feels good about having clarity, whether that is yes or whether that ends up being a no, we have had some tentative decisions behind the scenes,” McVay told the California Post’s Vinnie Bonsignore on Saturday night.
Donald’s involvement with the Rams this summer has only increased and football fans are simply on edge as the eight-time All-Pro weighs coming out of retirement.
“We have some loose things where we’ve identified, you know, dates that we’d like to be able to hit. But what I don’t want to have is any sort of unnecessary pressure on him if there’s some unforeseen circumstances,” said the Rams head coach.
The Rams have been reluctant to push Donald into a decision, but given the state of LA’ defensive line, there is no rush in the defensive tackle making one.
While the Rams may not publicly pressure Donald for an answer on his looming return, the proof is in the pudding. Two official workouts mid-way through August only point to the inevitable, Donald coming out of retirement.
Then again, maybe the future Hall of Famer simply does not like the way his body responds. One thing is for sure, the answer is likely coming soon.
