The possibility of Aaron Donald coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams? Yeah, that’s already the biggest storyline ripping through the NFL, but Andrew Whitworth just threw a gallon of gas on that fire. Whitworth, the former Ram himself, isn’t just hinting, he’s basically saying Donald is “really close to being back.”
Is The Drive Still There? Whitworth Spills on Donald’s Comeback
This isn’t just idle chatter. Whether it’s Sean McVay or Donald himself, no one’s shutting down this idea. In fact, most people are leaning hard towards Donald actually returning, and Whitworth’s comments cement it. He thinks Donald is “really close to being back.” Whitworth knows the grind. He talked about how much it takes to put your body through the constant impacts and being “sore as crap” every single day. Your tissue doesn’t just magically stay ready for that.
He believes part of this whole “will he, won’t he” dance was Donald asking himself, “Is the passion still there? Do I still have that ability?” For the last month and a half, Donald’s been training like a full-blown football player, doing the drills he used to dominate daily. Whitworth asked him directly if the drive was still there, if he still wanted it. There’s a “definite curiosity to do it” and Donald is “super fired up about trying to see if it’s there.” But Whitworth made it clear, finding that drive again after stepping away takes time. It’s not a flip of a switch, and until it’s officially announced, it’s still speculation, but man, it’s LOUD speculation.
Rams’ Tight End Room Gets Shaken Up Early
Meanwhile, it’s not all about the big names. Los Angeles head coach Sean McVay dropped some news on the tight end front: Davis Allen is out indefinitely with a quad injury, missing time during training camp. No concrete timeline for his return. That immediately throws a wrench into the Rams’ plans.
This opens the door wide open for other guys in the tight end room. Terrance Ferguson and rookie Max Klare are already turning heads in practice, impressing the coaches. Plus, you still have Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee in the mix. One fan, going by “delusionalramfanslosteve,” is already calling Ferguson the “de facto WR3” for the offense, envisioning him snagging “5-8 targets per game and plenty of end zone shots” as the Rams potentially run more heavy sets this year. It’s a bold take, but with Allen sidelined, anything can happen in that battle for snaps.
The NFL season is getting closer, and the Rams are already dealing with massive headlines, from a potential all-time great returning to key injuries shaping their roster. This training camp is going to be wild for them.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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