Quentin Lake Teases Aaron Donald Return, Saying 3-Time DPOY's Comeback Is a Matter of When
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 3
Quentin Lake Teases Aaron Donald Return, Saying 3-Time DPOY's Comeback Is a Matter of When
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 3
Summary
Quentin Lake told Rams fans on Instagram that Aaron Donald's comeback is "not a matter of if" but "a matter of when," sharply escalating return speculation around the retired star.
That message stood out because it sounded more definitive than routine teammate optimism, fueling questions over whether current Rams players have heard directly from Donald about a possible return.
Donald, 35, has stayed close to the franchise since retiring, regularly appearing at team events and keeping in contact with players, while former teammate Michael Brockers also hinted this week that Donald is "staying ready."
His last season offered little sign of decline: in 2023, Donald posted 53 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 23 quarterback hits and 8 sacks despite constant double teams.
No comeback has been confirmed by Donald or the Rams, but Lake's post adds to a growing sense inside and around Los Angeles that the retirement may not be permanent.