Aaron Donald's Future Decision Expected Soon, Says Mcvay

WHO:

Rams Wire - Aaron Donald's speed trainer, DeWayne Brown, was flown out to Los Angeles from Pittsburgh.

Rams Wire - Aaron Donald's speed trainer, DeWayne Brown, was flown out to Los Angeles from Pittsburgh.

Rams Wire - Aaron Donald flew his speed trainer, DeWayne Brown, out to Los Angeles from Pittsburgh.

therams.com - Head coach Sean McVay, defensive lineman Aaron Donald, defensive line coach Giff Smith, senior vice president of sports medicine Reggie Scott, senior director of strength and conditioning Justin Lovett.

NBC Sports - Aaron Donald, Rams.

WHAT:

Rams Wire - Sean McVay stated that Donald is "taking great care of himself" and is ramping up his training regimen for a potential return.

Rams Wire - McVay noted that Donald has an "intentional routine and rhythm" in his training.

Rams Wire - McVay stated that Donald "looked great" in his workout on August 4.

Rams Wire - McVay emphasized that Donald "has earned the right to see how he feels" regarding his potential return.

Rams Wire - Sean McVay stated that Donald is "taking great care of himself" and is ramping up his training regimen for a potential return.

Rams Wire - McVay noted that Donald has an "intentional routine and rhythm" in his training.

Rams Wire - Sean McVay stated that Donald is "taking great care of himself" and is ramping up his training regimen for a potential return.

NBC Sports - A decision regarding Aaron Donald's potential return could happen in the coming days, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

NBC Sports - If Donald decides to return, the Rams would ramp him up similarly to how they did in 2017 and 2018 during his holdout.

therams.com - Aaron Donald "looked great" in his workout on August 4.

therams.com - McVay stated there is "no new news" regarding Donald's decision on a potential comeback.

NBC Sports - A decision regarding Aaron Donald's potential return could happen in the coming days.

NBC Sports - If Donald decides to return, the Rams would ramp him up similarly to how they did in 2017 and 2018 during his holdout.

NBC Sports - The Rams plan to take Donald to Australia for the Week 1 game against the 49ers if he returns, aiming for him to be on the field for 30-40 snaps.

WHERE:

therams.com - The workout took place at Loyola Marymount University.

NBC Sports - The Rams would take Donald to Australia for the Week 1 game.

WHEN:

NBC Sports - The Rams aim to have Donald engage in football activities in a team setting a few weeks before playing in a game.

WHY:

therams.com - McVay emphasized that Donald "has earned the right to see how he feels" regarding his potential return.

NBC Sports - Donald's goal is to determine if he can return to being the dominant player he was, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

HOW:

Rams Wire - Donald is engaging in football-focused drills as part of his training routine, which differs from traditional gym workouts.

Rams Wire - Donald is engaging in football-focused drills as part of his training routine, which differs from traditional gym workouts.

Rams Wire - Donald is engaging in football-focused drills as part of his training routine, which differs from traditional gym workouts.

therams.com - McVay stated that Donald wouldn't have another workout with the Rams during this process but "has some other plans that he'll be able to do offsite on his own."

therams.com - The workout included "standard individual drills" and involved Donald wearing a helmet and hitting sleds.

therams.com - McVay noted that the workout was labeled as a tryout for "semantical reasons" to comply with the CBA.

Aaron Donald's speed trainer, DeWayne Brown, has been flown out to Los Angeles from Pittsburgh as Donald ramps up his training regimen for a potential return to the field. Rams head coach Sean McVay highlighted that Donald is taking great care of himself, noting he has an intentional routine and rhythm in his workouts, and he looked great during a session on August 4. As part of his training, Donald is focusing on football-specific drills, moving away from traditional gym workouts, and McVay emphasized that Donald has earned the right to assess how he feels about his comeback.