{
  "id": 4515889,
  "title": "Aaron Donald Returns to Rams",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/aaron-donald-returns-to-rams",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T22:40:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/aaron-donald-returns-rams/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Aaron Donald has returned to the Los Angeles Rams, ending his retirement and reuniting with his former team. The defensive tackle, who has been a dominant force in the NFL with 10 Pro Bowl selections, eight first-team All-Pro appearances, three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards, and a Super Bowl title, has signed a one-year contract worth $20 million, with an additional $10 million in potential incentives. Donald's return adds to the Rams' already impressive roster, which includes quarterback Matthew Stafford, who was named the league's MVP last season, and wide receiver Puka Nacua. The Rams, who were previously seen as Super Bowl favorites, are now even more solidified as the front-runner for the championship. The team managed to accommodate Donald's $20 million salary by operating under the NFL's salary cap, which was $15.4 million for the upcoming season.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Aaron Donald ends his 2 1/2-year retirement and returns to the Los Angeles Rams",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/aaron-donald-ends-his-2-1-2-year-retirement-and-returns-to-the-los",
        "published": "2026-08-30T20:22:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Aaron Donald ends his 2 1/2-year retirement and returns to the Los Angeles Rams",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/aaron-donald-ends-his-2-1-2-year-retirement-and-returns-to-the-los-4504877",
        "published": "2026-08-30T20:53:02.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}