Recent reports indicate Aaron Donald remains undecided on ending his retirement despite multiple workouts with the Rams and positive feedback on his conditioning. Head coach Sean McVay has described the situation as “up in the air” with no firm timeline or pressure applied, while noting the team is preparing roster contingencies both with and without the veteran defensive tackle. The short window before the September 10 Week 1 opener against the 49ers in Australia has led analysts to deem immediate participation unlikely, though a later 2026 return remains possible before the mid-December deadline. This combination of encouraging training updates offset by unresolved status and ramp-up requirements has produced closely balanced trader sentiment around even odds.