Los Angeles Rams GM doesn't close the door on possible Aaron Donald return

Though the Los Angeles Rams were happy to see team legend and future Hall of Fame defensive lineman Aaron Donald retire, general manager Les Snead isn't closing the door on a return.  Recently, Snead went on the Rich Eisen Show, where he said, though he is expecting Donald to stay retired, he wouldn't mind seeing him […]

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Nov 26, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) looks on against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
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Though the Los Angeles Rams were happy to see team legend and future Hall of Fame defensive lineman Aaron Donald retire, general manager Les Snead isn't closing the door on a return. 

Recently, Snead went on the Rich Eisen Show, where he said, though he is expecting Donald to stay retired, he wouldn't mind seeing him return for one more run at a Super Bowl. 

“I did mention to Aaron that going back to our Super Bowl run, there was a player by the name of Eric Weddle, who kind of jumped into the playoffs and we signed him to the practice squad,” Snead said. “And we elevated him for four straight games to a Super Bowl championship. So I did mention if we happen to get to the playoffs again, maybe we’ll circle back and see if the cups not quite filled. But that’s just rumor. I doubt Aaron’s going to do that.”

Though Sean McVay wouldn't be upset about a Donald return, it remains extremely unlikely. 

When Donald retired, he said he had achieved everything he set out to accomplish. Though another Super Bowl run sounds great, knowing when it's time to retire is central to having a historic career.