Aaron Donald returns to Los Angeles Rams on one-year contract

Retired defensive tackle Aaron Donald has ended his two-season absence to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams. According to reports from Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter, the 35-year-old defensive tackle signed a one-year deal worth $20 million with an additional $10 million available in playoff incentives. Donald participated in multiple workouts with the team throughout this summer after initially retiring from the NFL. He is expected to bolster the defensive line alongside Myles Garrett, though his availability for the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne remains uncertain. The former 10-time Pro Bowler emphasized a desire to maintain his previous level of performance rather than playing in a limited capacity. Donald brings a history of late-summer arrivals to the franchise, having previously concluded contract negotiations shortly before the regular season in both 2017 and 2018.

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