Aaron Donald, at 35 years old and after two seasons away from the NFL, worked out with the Los Angeles Rams this week, and head coach Sean McVay was seriously impressed. McVay told reporters Donald looked “outstanding” on Tuesday, amid swirling contract rumors about a potential comeback for the defensive tackle.
“Outstanding” at 35? This Is Wild
It’s been a minute since Donald last hit the field, with his last snaps in the 2023 season. But that workout had McVay talking. The coach noted that Donald “looked outstanding as I think all of us would expect.” He added, “He’s very deliberate and intentional about what this looks like.” McVay made it clear things are “going in the right direction” and Donald is “feeling good,” though they aren’t ready to say if he’s “ready to do it” or not. Talk about leaving you on the edge of your seat!
A Legend’s Legacy, A Coach’s Trust
Let’s not forget what kind of player we’re talking about here. Donald is a 10-time Pro Bowler, an eight-time first-team All-Pro, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, and a one-time champion. He is absolutely a first-ballot Hall of Famer. McVay and Donald talk “every day,” so the coach has been seeing what Donald’s been up to. McVay emphasized that Donald “has earned the right to be able to say how he feels,” recognizing the 10 years Donald gave the organization. If he wants to return, the Rams are “excited about the possibility.” If not, McVay acknowledged Donald has “a lot of cool stuff going on as a husband, as a father, and doing what he’s doing business-wise.”
This isn’t just some casual flirtation with a return. This is a legend, 35 years old, looking “outstanding” and getting serious praise from his former coach. The ball is firmly in Donald’s court now, and the entire league is watching to see what this future Hall of Famer decides.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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