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Donald Returns to Rams Amid Mixed Expectations

Aaron Donald ended his two-year retirement and rejoined the Los Angeles Rams, with scouts divided on whether he can return to Hall of Fame level play at age 35.

Aaron Donald has officially ended his retirement and returned to the Los Angeles Rams after two years away from the field. The 35-year-old defensive tackle, who won three Defensive Player of the Year awards, spent 14 weeks in intense workouts before determining he was ready to rejoin the team.

While some scouts expect Donald to make significant impact as a rotational player who can eventually return to being an every-down player, others believe his age may limit him to playing around 35-40% of defensive snaps. Donald's conditioning has been praised, with one scout noting, 'If one man can do it – it's AD,' but others question how many great 35-year-old defensive players exist in the NFL today. solvita.blog