Sean McVay on Aaron Donald's tryout: I think he could make the team
NFL legend Aaron Donald participated in a workout with the Los Angeles Rams, sparking speculation about a potential return to professional football. Coach Sean McVay praised the session, though no official comeback has been confirmed.
Why it matters
Aaron Donald is widely considered one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, and his potential return would significantly impact the competitive landscape of the league.
Aaron Donald did not intend to create more comeback speculation, but the defensive tackle did just that .
Donald worked out at the Rams’ training cap with Rams equipment, requiring the team to report his visit as a “tryout” on the NFL’s personnel notice Wednesday.
“ Did it come across as a tryout ?” Rams coach Sean McVay asked NFL Network. “Best tryout we’ve ever had.
The third-time Defensive Player of the Year wanted to see how he felt in a helmet as he considers a return to the NFL after a two-year absence.
“That was honestly our way of being able to get a workout with him within the parameters of what’s necessary,” McVay told NFL Network. "[Defensive line coach] Giff Smith said it’s the greatest tryout he’s ever had.”
The Rams’ acquisition of two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett in June prompted Donald to consider unretiring.
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