Aaron Donald's contract includes injury clause for bonuses despite inactivity

Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams will continue to earn a $666,667 roster bonus weekly, even if he is inactive due to injury. Following a Week 3 game against the Denver Broncos, Donald was held out due to back soreness, but a clause in his contract ensures that his financial compensation remains unaffected as long as he does not retire or go on injured reserve. Donald has already accrued $2 million in bonuses over the past three weeks. His contract can reach a maximum of $30 million, featuring a $10 million base salary and up to $10 million in per-game roster bonuses.

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