Aaron Donald returns from retirement to sign with Los Angeles Rams

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:12 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Aaron Donald returns from retirement to sign with Los Angeles Rams
Summary

Aaron Donald has officially ended his retirement to sign a new contract with the Los Angeles Rams. The 35-year-old defensive player negotiated a one-year deal worth $20 million, with additional incentives that could bring the total value to $30 million. Donald, an eight-time First-Team All-Pro, had not played since the 2023 season but maintained interest in a return following a trade that brought Myles Garrett to the team this summer. He had been conducting workouts at the Rams' facility to prepare for a potential comeback. In his final season, Donald recorded 53 tackles and eight sacks. He now joins a roster that coach Sean McVay has positioned to compete immediately in the upcoming season.

Source Links
Market Watch
  • Aaron Donald signed a one-year deal worth $20 million.
  • Contract incentives could increase total earnings to $30 million.
  • Donald registered 53 tackles and eight sacks during his final season in 2023.
  • The defensive player has 111 career sacks.
  • He returns to play under coach Sean McVay.
Latest Updates
  • 8:12 PMYahoo SportsAaron Donald Ends Retirement, Signs New Contract With Los Angeles Rams
What they're saying
"

The Los Angeles Rams had a heck of an offseason, adding the NFL’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year by […]

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days