Aaron Donald timeline of events

Former Pittsburgh Panther and retired NFL defensive tackle Aaron Donald poses for a photo with his jersey during his number retirement ceremony during halftime of the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on November 15, 2025. | Michael Longo / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Few storylines have generated as much discussion as the possibility of Aaron Donald returning to the Los Angeles Rams this offseason.

Whether it's Sean McVay leaving the door open, teammates being asked about the rumors, or analysts debating what a reunion could mean for Los Angeles' Super Bowl aspirations, Donald's name has remained at the center of the offseason conversation. Even after more than two years away from the game, his impact on the franchise is undeniable, and the mere possibility of wearing No. 99 again has captivated the NFL world. As training camp approaches, here's a look back at the biggest Aaron Donald offseason rumors, the speculation that sparked them, and why the conversation has refused to slow down.

With the Rams training camp set to begin on July 25th, there is bound to be more news regarding Aaron Donald within the next two weeks.

Based on the conditioning needed to be ready for an NFL season, I believe Aaron Donald is likely to participate in training camp. So his return continues to be a When, Not If" scenario.

Rams fans are eagerly awaiting for the moment that AD99 puts pen to paper announcing that he is coming back to play for one more season.