NFL: Aaron Donald comes out of retirement to rejoin Los Angeles Rams
NFL defensive star Aaron Donald has announced he is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal. The 35-year-old, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, returns to the team where he spent his entire ten-season career.
Why it matters
The return of a high-profile athlete to a major professional sports league significantly impacts team competitiveness and fan engagement in the NFL.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Aaron Donald won the 2014 defensive-rookie-of-the-year award
Aaron Donald, one of the NFL's greatest defensive players, has come out of retirement to rejoin his former side Los Angeles Rams.
The 35-year-old announced his immediate retirement in March 2024 after spending 10 seasons in the NFL, all with the Rams.
Donald, who was the 13th overall pick by the Rams in the 2014 draft, will rejoin on a reported one-year deal worth $20m. , external
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in