Aaron Donald signs contract for return to Los Angeles Rams

Defensive tackle Aaron Donald has officially returned to the NFL following his retirement after the 2023 season. He signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams that holds a maximum potential value of $30 million. The contract structure includes a $10 million base salary and a $666,667 per-game active roster bonus for up to 15 games. Several performance and team-based incentives are also included, tied to playoff qualification, reaching specific playoff rounds, and winning the Super Bowl. To qualify for these incentives, Donald must remain active and meet minimum snap counts during the regular season and relevant postseason games. His return ends a two-year hiatus from professional football.

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