Two years after walking away from the game, Aaron Donald might actually be ready to put the pads back on. The former All-Pro defensive tackle officially worked out with the Los Angeles Rams Wednesday, per the NFL Wire, and that’s news that sends shivers down the spine of every offensive line in the league. Donald even wanted to do a workout in a football helmet, even though he didn’t wear pads during it, according to ESPN. When he used the Rams’ team equipment at their facility during training camp, they had to report his activity to the NFL. A league source recently told Erc D. Williams that Donald is leaning toward returning. The Rams haven’t given him a decision date, but if Donald unretires, he’s joining what’s already arguably the most talented defense in the NFL. We’re talking two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, Byron Young, Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, and Poona Ford on the line, plus cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson in the secondary. That’s just unfair.
Diggs Finds a New Home, Texans Get a WR Back
Elsewhere in the league, free agent Stefon Diggs found his next professional home, reportedly agreeing to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million with the Washington Commanders. Diggs spent last season with the New England Patriots, where he was a key contributor during their Super Bowl run, hauling in 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns across 17 games. The four-time Pro Bowler provides Daniels and the Commanders with another major target out wide, pairing with Terry McLaurin. Washington needed another receiver after Deebo Samuel left for the San Francisco 49ers, and there was even speculation they might go after Brandon Aiyuk if he became available. Now, the Commanders have some real stability after McLaurin in a wide receiver room that includes Dyami Brown, Luke McCaffrey, Treylon Burks, and third-round rookie Antonio Williams.
Meanwhile, a big name is back on the field for the Houston Texans. Wide receiver Tank Dell returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday, taking part in padded practice drills for the first time since December 2024. Dell missed the entire 2025 season after sustaining multiple torn knee ligaments and a dislocated kneecap in late 2024. Seeing him back running routes and catching passes from quarterback C.J. Stroud during individual work Wednesday has to be a huge relief for Texans fans. Head coach DeMeco Ryans said Dell’s recovery plan is unchanged, and he expects Dell to continue progressing.
This week is all about who’s returning and where the new faces are landing. Will Donald truly come back? We’re all waiting on that decision. How Diggs fits into the Commanders’ offense, especially with McLaurin, will be huge to watch. And for Dell, every step of his recovery back to full strength is a storyline worth following closely.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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