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Donald Returns to Rams, Scouts Divided on Impact

Aaron Donald has ended his retirement and rejoining the Los Angeles Rams, but NFL scouts are divided on whether the 35-year-old defensive tackle can return to his Hall of Fame level after two years away.

Some scouts express confidence that Donald will maintain his elite status despite his age and time away from the field. They note his intense 14-week training regimen and his history as a difference-maker, suggesting he could be impactful as a rotational player initially before becoming an every-down contributor. syntagm.co.za

However, others question whether Donald can return to greatness at age 35, with one league source estimating he might only play 35-40% of defensive snaps this season. Donald has historically played at least 67% of snaps throughout his career, but his age remains a factor in scouts' differing opinions on his potential impact.