​With each passing day, new signs emerge that Aaron Donald may be mulling a return from retirement to join the Los Angeles Rams. On Friday, he was seen working out at the Rams’ facility in Woodland Hills, a scene that has repeated itself over the past two years since he stepped away from the game. Then, on Saturday night, Myles Garrett shared a framed and signed Aaron Donald jersey with the caption “Unpacking” and a shrugging emoji. Donald’s reply to Garrett on the jersey read, “Keep ballin, stay hungry + stay grindin.”
That exchange instantly sent fans into a frenzy, fueling speculation about what Donald’s plans might be for the upcoming season. Does Garrett know something the rest of us don’t? Is he implying that he’s simply unpacking and settling into a new home? Regardless of the interpretation, it’s clear that Garrett anticipated attention with this post.
For Rams fans, the post felt like a bat signal from a legend who could potentially team up with Garrett for a year in Los Angeles. Yet there has been no official confirmation that Donald plans to return to football or to the Rams. Garrett has said he would love to play alongside Donald, but he insists he isn’t actively recruiting him. He’s allowing Donald to make his decision in his own time, and it remains a real possibility that Donald could consider a return, at least in the minds of observers.
As training camp approaches, there should be more clarity about Donald’s intentions in the weeks and months ahead. Until an announcement is made, speculation will continue to swirl among fans and media alike. This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Myles Garrett riles up Rams fans with photo of Aaron Donald’s jersey for better SEO.