Speculation surrounding an Aaron Donald NFL comeback is always a hot topic nowadays around the Los Angeles Rams, and former superstar running back Todd Gurley recently weighed in on those rumors during an episode of Uninterrupted.
Gurley and Donald shared a locker room throughout the running back's entire Rams tenure from 2015 to 2019, serving as the dual engines of the franchise's resurgence. Gurley officially retired in 2022, while Donald hung up his cleats two years later in 2024 following a historic 10-year career. Having trained alongside the three-time Defensive Player of the Year during their prime years, Gurley understands Donald’s relentless work ethic better than almost anyone.
"One thing about Aaron Donald is, if he's going to do it,
he's going to put his all," Gurley said. "You know, most people be like, 'I'll come back for some money.' Because if it was about the money, he would have never retired. I just don't see him half-assing anything."
Gurley also pushed back on the notion that Donald would sign midseason just to boost a playoff push or make a quick guest appearance.
"I feel like he would want to come... he wouldn't even want to come back like, you know how people be like, 'Come back in December' or 'We just need you for a couple of games,'" Gurley explained. "Nah, AD would want to be there from the beginning all the way to the end."
If @AaronDonald97 ever makes a return, @tg4hunnid believes there's only one way he'd do it. 💯 pic.twitter.com/qdgFWDJRFX
— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) July 27, 2026
This aligns with what a lot of people around Donald have been saying. While the timeline for him to potentially return remains unclear, it sounds like he's either all-in or all-out when it comes to stepping back onto the field for the Rams.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Todd Gurley shares thoughts on potential Aaron Donald return
