Report: Aaron Donald wanted to see how he reacted to working out in pads
Speculation of an NFL return grows after Aaron Donald conducted a workout in pads with the Los Angeles Rams.
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Aaron Donald recently completed a workout with the Rams. According to reports from NBC Sports, Donald's intention was to determine how his body reacted to working out in pads.
Coverage from Bleacher Report, USA Today, and ProFootballRumors.com notes that the event sparked comeback rumors, specifically following a social media post by Myles Garrett. Adam Schefter provided further explanation regarding the workout after a video of the session went viral.
Future developments depend on whether these activities signal a formal return to the league. Yahoo Sports has also linked current news regarding Garrett to the Dallas Cowboys' previous decision not to trade for the player.
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Quick answers
Why did Aaron Donald work out in pads?
According to NBC Sports, he wanted to see how he reacted to working out in pads.
What triggered the rumors of Donald's return?
Rumors were sparked by a post from Myles Garrett and a viral video of the workout.
Who provided an explanation for the workout?
Bleacher Report indicates that Adam Schefter explained the workout.
Coverage (5)
- Aaron Donald Conducts Rams Workout NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com · 6h ago
- Aaron Donald Rams' comeback rumors sparked by Myles Garrett post. What to know USA Today · 6h ago
- Aaron Donald's Rams Workout Explained by Schefter After Viral Video and NFL Return Rumors Bleacher Report · 6h ago
- The Dallas Cowboys not trading for Myles Garrett is seemingly about to get much more expensive based on latest news Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Report: Aaron Donald wanted to see how he reacted to working out in pads NBC Sports · 6h ago
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