NFL training camps are now in full gear, with pads popping across all 32 teams. Still, even as practices intensify, roster moves and contract chatter continue to drive much of the early-camp conversation.
Wednesday brought another notable development in the ongoing Aaron Donald comeback watch, with the latest signs pointing toward a possible reunion with the Los Angeles Rams. Around the league, Stefon Diggs also appeared to find his next NFL landing spot after spending the past several months in free agency, while Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes offered a glimpse into where things stand on extension talks with standout running back Jahmyr Gibbs.
Here are the biggest NFL headlines from Wednesday that fans need to know.
Two years after stepping away from football, Aaron Donald may be moving closer to a return. The former All-Pro defensive tackle went through an official workout with the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, according to the NFL Wire.
Per ESPN, Donald specifically wanted to work out while wearing a football helmet, though he did not put on full pads for the session. Because he used Rams team equipment at the club’s training camp facility, Los Angeles was required to report the activity to the NFL.
A league source recently told our Erc D. Williams that Donald was leaning toward coming back. For now, however, the Rams have not set a firm deadline for the future Hall of Famer to make his decision.
Should Donald come out of retirement, he would be joining one of the NFL’s most loaded defensive units. Los Angeles already boasts a defensive front featuring two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, Byron Young, Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Poona Ford, with a secondary led by cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson.
Elsewhere, veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs reportedly reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $12 million.
Diggs spent last season with the New England Patriots, recording 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns across 17 games during their Super Bowl run.
The four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, who was a key contributor during New England’s run to the Super Bowl last season, provides Daniels and the Commanders with another target out wide along with Terry McLaurin.
Prior to the signing, Washington needed another receiver following the departure of Deebo Samuel, who recently rejoined the San Francisco 49ers. There was some speculation that the team could go after 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk if he became available.
Now, Washington has some stability after McLaurin in a wide receiver room that includes Dyami Brown, Luke McCaffrey, Treylon Burks and third-round rookie Antonio Williams.
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell returned to the practice field in a limited capacity Wednesday, participating in padded practice drills for the first time since December 2024.
Dell missed the entire 2025 season after sustaining multiple torn knee ligaments and a dislocated kneecap in late 2024. He ran routes and caught passes from quarterback C.J. Stroud during individual work Wednesday.
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Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said his recovery plan is unchanged and he expects Dell to continue his program as scheduled.
Dell has totals of 1,376 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns over 25 career games as he formed a strong connection with Stroud in their rookie seasons back in 2023.
When Atlanta Falcons star Bijan Robinson reset the running back market with his historic extension, he didn’t just secure his own future, but he started a ticking clock in Detroit. Now, all eyes turn to Jahmyr Gibbs and his potential extension with the Lions.
Speaking with SiriusXM NFL Radio on Wednesday, Lions general manager Brad Holmes gave an update on where negotiations stand with Gibbs.
“We love Jahmyr,” Holmes said. “Me and Dan [Quinn] have always been believers in that one-two punch. I just think that’s kind of how the league is going now and we’re having dialogue. We’ll see where it goes.”
Gibbs has been one of the NFL’s premier playmakers since coming into the league. Despite sharing a workload in Detroit’s backfield, he has compiled 3,580 rushing yards and 39 touchdowns, while adding 181 receptions for 1,449 yards and another 10 scores through the air.
Robinson’s three-year, $75 million deal gives both sides a baseline for negotiations. That contract made Robinson the highest-paid running back in NFL history, a title Gibbs could soon claim.
Whether Gibbs receives a similar payout remains to be seen, but as long as his camp hold-in continues, all pressure rests on the Lions front office.
49ers Injury Bug Continues During Training Camp
The San Francisco 49ers’ injury bug continues to bite during training camp this year. On Wednesday, the team was missing over 20% of its roster, with plenty of key faces not suiting up for practice, per The Athletic.
Several key players have been added to the injury report, according to ESPN. Nick Bosa and Dre Greenlaw are dealing with soreness, Kyle Juszczyk has a broken finger, Jacob Cowing is managing a hip flexor strain and Carver Willis is in concussion protocol.
Brett Toth is dealing with an undisclosed injury, while head coach Kyle Shanahan remains limited as he works his way back to the sidelines full-time.
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