Aaron Donald just threw everyone for a loop again, appearing for his second tryout with the Los Angeles Rams. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was on it, reporting that the legendary defensive tackle popped up on the NFL’s transaction wire, confirming another workout with his old squad. This isn’t just a casual thing, either, not with everything head coach Sean McVay has been saying.
McVay’s “No Deadline” Comments are Wild
So, McVay talked to reporters after the Rams’ preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, and he dropped some pretty head-scratching comments. He said the team has absolutely no plan to put an “invisible deadline” on Donald’s decision about coming out of retirement. Seriously, no deadline? While he wants to explore the opportunity if Donald decides to return, McVay said Donald has “earned the right” to know himself, to figure out if he can “stack back-to-back days” and hit those personal benchmarks he’s set. It’s all about not putting “unnecessary pressure” on the guy, even though there are supposedly “loose things” and “identified dates” they’d like to hit. It feels like a total balancing act, wanting him back but also giving him all the space in the world. What does that even mean for the team, right?
What’s Next for the Game-Wrecker?
Here’s the kicker: the official NFL deadline for teams to cut their rosters down to 53 players is August 30. But get this, that’s apparently not the deadline for Donald to actually join the Rams. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport even noted last month that Donald could make his return at some point during the regular season. Remember when Donald had his first workout earlier this month? McVay even joked about it, calling it the “best tryout we’ve ever had,” and adding, “I think he could make the team.” Classic McVay.
If Donald actually comes back, he’d be lining up on a defensive front alongside Myles Garrett, who is arguably the most impactful player on that side of the ball right now. Think about that for a second. Even if Donald’s been out of the NFL for a few years, adding him could be a monumental difference-maker for a team with serious championship hopes. This second workout strongly suggests he’s definitely leaning towards returning to the gridiron, and honestly, who wouldn’t want that kind of talent back on their side?
We’re all watching to see what Aaron Donald decides. Will he really come back for a full regular season run, or will McVay’s “loose dates” finally tighten up? The stakes are huge for the Rams and their championship dreams, and Donald holds the key.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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