Aaron Donald takes major step toward Los Angeles Rams return; decision expected soon

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When Aaron Donald retired from the Los Angeles Rams in 2024, his next stop seemed destined to be an induction ceremony into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But, now, that journey might include one more stop — back with the Rams.

Donald has been flirting with the idea of returning to his old team because they're stacked this season and about to embark on a chase for a Super Bowl championship, and he apparently likes the idea of being part of the journey.

That's no secret.

What was a secret until Wednesday was how close Donald is to making a decision on his return after he requested and received a formal workout from the team to see how he feels.

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Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald plays against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., Nov. 26, 2023. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today Sports)

The workout was so formal the Rams reported it to the NFL, and it appeared on the league's daily transaction wire. That wire is released across the league every day at 4 p.m.

Multiple league sources have confirmed to Fox News Digital that Donald donned his helmet and pads and went through a solid 45 minutes with club personnel.

This was all meant to give Donald an idea about his ability to not only come back, but come back and dominate as he did for a decade when he was arguably the best defensive lineman in the NFL.

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