From Fernando Mendoza's uneven debut with the Raiders to Aaron Donald's return to the Rams, here are the biggest developments and final grades from the 2026 preseason

With veterans such as Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams, Myles Garrett and now Aaron Donald, the Rams are one of the most experienced teams in the NFL.

Defensive tackle Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement and will play for the Los Angeles Rams in 2026 on a one-year, $20 million contract, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday.

Heading into the new season, the Los Angeles Rams were uncertain about Aaron Donald’s future with the team. He was apparently going back and forth about whether to come back after retiring from the NFL.

Dean Connors impressed the Rams as a receiving threat during the preseason and could develop into a Christian McCaffrey-like weapon.

The Los Angeles Rams are doing everything in their power to build an unbeatable squad. With the reigning MVP, Matthew Stafford, already on the roster, they’ve put in a ton of resources into the defense by trading for Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie.

The Los Angeles Rams have a roster that looks frightening on paper . Of course, even championship contenders can make one decision that leaves a glaring structural weakness. The offensive and defensive sides are pretty loaded.

The 2026 NFL regular season is just over a week away, and rosters have come into focus with the preseason officially in the rearview mirror. So, what better way