Aaron Donald makes it official with the Rams
Aaron Donald is back. According to several NFL insiders, the ten-time Pro Bowl selection is coming out of retirement to play for the Los Angeles Rams this season. As reported by Adam Schefter, Donald is signing a one-year deal for $20 million, that could be worth up to $30 million based on various incentives. Donald […]
Aaron Donald, the ten-time Pro Bowl linebacker, has announced his return to the Los Angeles Rams, according to multiple NFL sources. The defensive superstar is set to sign a one-year contract with the team worth $20 million, with potential incentives that could bring his total to $30 million. Donald last played for the Rams during the 2023 season, where he recorded eight sacks and amassed 53 total tackles.
He once led the NFL in sacks with 20.5 in 2018, the same year the Rams reached the Super Bowl. Throughout his career, Donald has been a First-Team All-Pro eight times, and he has won the Defensive Rookie of the Year award twice and the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award three times. He made a surprising retirement announcement in March 2024, but the Rams honored him during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just a few months later.
The Rams strengthened their defensive line this offseason by acquiring Myles Garrett in a trade, adding another elite pass rusher to their roster. The team announced Donald's return on social media, sparking excitement among fans. The Rams will kick off the 2026 season in Australia against the San Francisco 49ers.
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