Aaron Donald returns to Los Angeles Rams on one-year contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams reached an agreement with defensive tackle Aaron Donald to return from retirement on a one-year deal valued at $20 million. The move reunites the three-time Defensive Player of the Year with a roster that recently added pass rusher Myles Garrett. Analysts suggest the defensive front, bolstered by these additions, could significantly alter how opposing teams structure their blocking schemes. Donald, who has spent the last decade establishing his reputation as an elite interior disruptor, expressed confidence in his ability to maintain his level of performance. The team must now integrate the veteran back into the defensive unit as they pursue a championship. His return represents a major personnel change for the Los Angeles Rams ahead of the current season.
- •Aaron Donald signed a one-year, $20 million contract to end his brief retirement.
- •The Los Angeles Rams bolstered their defense by adding Myles Garrett alongside Donald.
- •Robert Griffin III characterized the impact of the defensive line as a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks.
- •The Rams intend to integrate Donald into their defensive scheme immediately.
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — “Nightmare”: Robert Griffin III Sends Rams Warning to NFL QBs
"Robert Griffin III believes NFL quarterbacks are about to face a nightmare after the Los Angeles Rams brought Aaron Donald out of retirement. The former NFL quarterback’s warning captured the leaguewide reaction to a move that could transform an already formidable Rams defense into one of football’s most intimidating units. Donald’s return gives Los Angeles […] The post “Nightmare”: Robert Griffin III Sends Rams Warning to NFL QBs appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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