Aaron Donald Rejoins Rams on $20 Million Deal as Myles Garrett Trade Sparks Return

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 30

A one-year contract worth $20 million, with up to $10 million in incentives, brings Aaron Donald back to the Rams after two seasons in retirement.
Donald said 12 to 13 weeks of training convinced him he could still play at a high level, and the Rams' June 1 trade for Myles Garrett helped set up the return.
Los Angeles now pairs Donald, 35, with Garrett on a defensive front fans and coach Sean McVay had openly envisioned since the blockbuster deal.
Donald retired in March 2024 after 111 sacks in 154 games; his comeback also resets his Pro Football Hall of Fame clock, which requires five years out of the league.
The Rams next turn to their Sept. 10 season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, where Donald is set to begin his second act.

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