Report: Aaron Donald wanted to see how he reacted to working out in pads
NFL return speculation surrounds Aaron Donald following reports of a recent workout session in pads with the Los Angeles Rams.
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Coverage from outlets including NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, USA Today, Bleacher Report, and ProFootballRumors.com highlights the viral nature of the workout footage. Reports emphasize that the workout was conducted to test physical reactions to wearing pads again.
Future updates will clarify whether this workout signals a formal intent to return to professional play. Coverage does not yet specify a definitive decision from Donald or the Rams regarding his roster status.
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Quick answers
Did Aaron Donald officially announce a comeback?
No, coverage describes the session as a workout in pads to test his physical reaction.
Why are the Dallas Cowboys being mentioned?
Coverage links the current news cycle to broader reports regarding the team and Myles Garrett.
What prompted the NFL return rumors?
The rumors were sparked by viral video footage of the workout and social media posts.
Coverage (5)
- Aaron Donald Conducts Rams Workout NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com · 6h ago
- Aaron Donald Rams' comeback rumors sparked by Myles Garrett post. What to know USA Today · 6h ago
- The Dallas Cowboys not trading for Myles Garrett is seemingly about to get much more expensive based on latest news Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Aaron Donald's Rams Workout Explained by Schefter After Viral Video and NFL Return Rumors Bleacher Report · 6h ago
- Report: Aaron Donald wanted to see how he reacted to working out in pads NBC Sports · 6h ago
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