Aaron Donald returns to the Los Angeles Rams on one-year contract
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 12:05 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Aaron Donald confirmed his return to the Los Angeles Rams on August 30, 2026, by submitting a brief letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year signed a one-year, $20 million contract to rejoin the roster. His message echoed the language used by Michael Jordan in 1995 when announcing his return to the Chicago Bulls. Donald is slated to play alongside Myles Garrett for the remainder of the season. His return adds significant expectations to a Rams squad already considered a major favorite to reach the Super Bowl. The franchise expects Donald to anchor the defense as the team pursues a championship.
- •Aaron Donald signed a one-year, $20 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams.
- •The defensive player announced his return via a letter to Roger Goodell on August 30, 2026.
- •Donald will join Myles Garrett on the Rams' defensive unit.
- •The Rams were already considered Super Bowl contenders before the veteran's return.
- 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Rams React as Aaron Donald Channels Michael Jordan in Return to NFL
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Donald channels Michael Jordan in announcing his NFL return with 2 words
"Aaron Donald did channeled NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan in a modernized announcement, drawing the Los Angeles Rams’ attention. The post Rams React as Aaron Donald Channels Michael Jordan in Return to NFL appeared first on HEAVY.
"Greatness is now the only acceptable outcome for the Rams this season. For a player of Donald's caliber, taking those expectations head on is the only way.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 12:05 AMRams React as Aaron Donald Channels Michael Jordan in Return to NFL
Aaron Donald did channeled NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan in a modernized announcement, drawing the Los Angeles Rams’ attention. The post Rams React as Aaron Donald Channels Michael Jordan in Return to NFL appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:36 PMAaron Donald channels Michael Jordan in announcing his NFL return with 2 words
Greatness is now the only acceptable outcome for the Rams this season. For a player of Donald's caliber, taking those expectations head on is the only way.
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