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Aaron Donald Returns to Rams, Scouts Divided on Impact

Aaron Donald is ending his retirement and rejoining the Los Angeles Rams, but NFL scouts disagree on whether the 35-year-old defensive tackle can return to his Hall of Fame level.

After a two-year retirement, Aaron Donald is returning to the Los Angeles Rams, creating excitement among fans and debate among scouts. The 10-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle spent 14 weeks in intense workouts before deciding to return, with some scouts predicting he'll remain a difference-maker despite his age. tr-sport.click

However, opinions vary on Donald's effectiveness. While one scout called him "a difference maker and leader" who could be an every-down player after some initial rust, another suggested he'll likely play only 35-40% of snaps due to being 35 years old. Donald played at least 67% of defensive snaps in every previous season, including 81% in his last campaign.