If you’re getting tired of all the Aaron Donald speculation, and want to see the man just make a decision, then this could be the week for you! Rumors say that Donald could make a decision this week about whether or not he’ll be back with the Los Angeles Rams.
If Donald decides the NFL isn’t for him right now, then this will all have been a big hype for a big nothing, but maybe it also would make sense and confirm that Donald knows now what he knew a couple years ago, that he’s done with football.
If AD does make a return to the Rams, then we’ll have a lot more to talk about here at Turf Show Times! Thank you for checking out our site, check out the other links below, comment on whatever you want and have a great Tuesday!
Watch: Aaron Donald training with Braden Fiske, could make decision this week (Ramswire)
“Even though there’s no deadline for Aaron Donald to decide whether he’s going to come out of retirement or not, fans are getting impatient waiting for his decision. One thing’s for sure, though: He looks ready to go.
Rams coach Sean McVay said last week that Donald brought his speed trainer out from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles and on Sunday, his trainer posted a video of Donald going through footwork drills with Braden Fiske and Desjuan Johnson.
He cruised through the speed drills, showing off the footwork he displayed throughout his Hall of Fame career. There’s more that goes into playing in the NFL than simply being quick, but Donald doesn’t appear to have lost a step at all.“
Will the Rams be the best team in 2026? Will they deliver on their potential?
Do NFL superteams usually win the Super Bowl? Will the Rams? (espn)
“The 2026 Rams are the closest thing we’ve had to a preseason superteam in several years. Sean McVay’s group was already a popular pick to win Super Bowl LXI before the offseason began. But then L.A. traded for Trent McDuffie and signed Jaylen Watson, shoring up the secondary at the expense of a potential Super Bowl opponent in the Chiefs. The move to draft Ty Simpson as Matthew Stafford‘s successor struck a curious tone, but general manager Les Snead responded with the mother of all high-stakes moves, trading Jared Verse and three picks to the Browns for reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett.
Unsurprisingly, the Rams have become prohibitive favorites to win the Super Bowl after their aggressive moves this offseason. Picking any other team to win the Lombardi Trophy at this point would almost require coming up with some sort of explanation for what happened to the Rams along the way.“
If the Rams and San Francisco 49ers had the same travel plans, then this likely wouldn’t be news.
49ers & Rams have very different travel plans for their NFL Week 1 game in Australia (sports.yahoo.com)
“So which strategy is better? That’s the million-dollar question.
Because this is the first NFL regular-season game in Australia, there is no blueprint for either team to follow. The 49ers are betting on extended acclimation, while the Rams are essentially betting that maintaining their normal routine will be more beneficial.
The winner might provide the first evidence of which approach works best.
Either way, the Australia game is going to be unlike anything these players have experienced before—and the very different travel strategies could become one of the most fascinating parts of the experiment.“
Joint practicies around the NFL
Dallas Cowboys training camp: Preparing for joint practice with LA Rams (wfaa)
“Tuesday, the Cowboys will practice against QB Matthew Stafford and the LA Rams ahead of the preseason opener in Seattle.“
You love to see stories like this one below
COMMUNITY PHOTOS: Kyren Williams & more Rams players take students in the community back-to-school shopping with Call Jacob (therams.com)
“The Los Angeles Rams partnered with Call Jacob to take students in the community on a back-to-school shopping spree ahead of the upcoming school year. Browse through photos of Rams players, cheerleaders, and Rampage shopping with students.”
5 lessons learned from Rams training camp (ramswire)
“As the team transitions to their physically demanding preseason schedule, here are five lessons we learned from training camp.
The defensive additions are as good as advertised
Myles Garrett was dominant throughout camp, while Trent McDuffie displayed the versatility and playmaking ability that make him one of the NFL’s best. Jaylen Watson could cover every possible pass catcher the Rams put on the field. The defense dominated the latter portions of camp and the trio is a big reason why.“
NFL fans compare Aaron Donald to Druski after new Rams training clip emerges (hitc)
“Some Seahawks fans admitted Donald’s return would scare them, but no final decision has been made by the 35-year-old.
Two years following his retirement, Donald does appear to be leaning towards a return as he continues to work out at the Rams’ complex.
Footage shared earlier this week showed the defensive tackle working on his footwork with some ladder drills.“
Can Tyreek Hill walk? Asking for a friend.
LA Rams Urged to Make Late-Season Move for Tyreek Hill Amid Injury Comeback (sports.yahoo)
“Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton named the Rams the best landing spot for Tyreek Hill on Aug. 10, citing Los Angeles‘ ability to be patient with the veteran wide receiver as he continues a lengthy recovery from knee surgery.
Tyreek Hill remains a free agent after the Miami Dolphins released him in February. His 2025 season ended after four games because of a dislocated left knee and torn ACL, injuries that required two surgeries.
There’s still no finite date for his return.
That uncertainty could make the Rams an interesting fit.
Los Angeles already has Puka Nacua and Davante Adams at the top of its depth chart, meaning Hill wouldn’t need to rush back and immediately have a No.1 role.“
Being a favorite and a winner, are not the same
NFL Super Bowl Odds: Los Angeles Rams Emerge As Early Championship Favorites (sportscasting.com)
“The Rams aren’t just the favorite — they’re in a class of their own right now.
At +500, the LA Rams is priced well clear of every other contender, with the next closest team sitting at double the odds. That gap speaks to how complete this roster looks heading into next season, with Matthew Stafford still playing at a high level and a defense that rounded into form at exactly the right time last year.
Sean McVay’s ability to maximize his roster year after year, paired with a wide-open path through the NFC, has bettors treating the Rams as the runaway pick this early in the process.
It would take a significant shakeup for the Rams to lose its grip on the top spot before the season even kicks off.“
Rams maybe finding another player for the roster…
Rams’ latest free-agent signing offers more than meets the eye (ramblinfan)
“Right on cue, shortly after signing pass rusher Daniel Rickert, Snead acted instantly to fill Norwood’s spot by signing veteran Zech McPhearson. What can fans expect from McPhearson, and does he have a chance to make the team in any capacity?
Zech McPhearson could give Rams a bonus on special teams
While new to the Rams, McPhearson is a tried-and-tested NFL veteran. The 2021 fourth-rounder served as a rotational piece and special-teamer with the Philadelphia Eagles until the end of the 2024 preseason. He then joined the Jaguars’ practice squad before being released ahead of last season.“
It should be interesting to see how the Rams deploy the talent they have.
Comment of the Day:
“Are the Rams going to actually use Lampkin as an outside corner? He doesn’t weigh a lot and in that highlight play he is playing the slot with Alex Johnson #36 playing outside corner on his side. I think the far side outside corner is #31 Al’zillion Hamilton?
It will be interesting to see where they play the corners fighting for roster spots in preseason.“ -holtfan
Decisions, decisions
