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Defensive tackle Aaron Donald returns to the Los Angeles Rams

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 5:43 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Defensive tackle Aaron Donald returns to the Los Angeles Rams

Summary

Aaron Donald ended his retirement Sunday to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams ahead of the upcoming NFL season. The 35-year-old defensive tackle signed a one-year contract valued at $20 million, with potential for an additional $10 million in incentives. Donald retired after the 2023 season, ending a tenure that included three Defensive Player of the Year awards and a Super Bowl title. His return adds to a roster that recently acquired Myles Garrett via trade and retained quarterback Matthew Stafford. The team faces the 49ers in Melbourne on September 10, though it remains unclear if Donald will play in the season opener. Los Angeles, which lost the NFC championship game to the Seahawks last season, is currently considered a favorite for the upcoming league title.

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Status Watch

•Aaron Donald signed a one-year deal worth $20 million to return to the Rams.
•The defensive tackle holds three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards.
•The Rams previously acquired pass rusher Myles Garrett in a trade with the Browns.
•Los Angeles plays the 49ers in Melbourne on September 10.
•The team reached a revised contract agreement with Donald after his initial retirement.

Latest Updates

5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Donald can earn $10 million if Rams win the Super Bowl
3:51 PMYahoo Sports — Full breakdown of Aaron Donald's contract: Small 2026 cap hit, $18M in 2027
5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Donald returns to Rams (salary cap)
10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Donald Returns to Rams

What they're saying

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Further details of Aaron Donald's contract have emerged, which includes a small cap hit this year but a sizable one in 2027 as dead money.
— Yahoo Sports