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Aaron Donald Ends His 2 1/2-Year Retirement and Returns to the Los Angeles Rams
On Sunday, defensive tackle Aaron Donald ended his retirement, signing a one-year, $20 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams that includes incentives worth up to $30 million.
Head coach Sean McVay sparked the decision after the Rams acquired star pass rusher Myles Garrett in June, prompting Donald to reconsider playing alongside another elite defender.
Donald, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, recorded 111 career sacks and earned eight first-team All-Pro selections over 10 seasons with the Rams before retiring in 2024.
Safety Quentin Lake called the pairing of two multi-time Defensive Players of the Year "unheard of," as the Rams now feature one of the NFL's most formidable defensive lines.
The San Francisco 49ers face the Rams in Week 1 in Melbourne, Australia, as Los Angeles aims to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at SoFi Stadium this season.