Los Angeles Rams finalize 2026 contract agreement with Aaron Donald
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:39 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald has agreed to a new contract for the 2026 NFL season. The deal includes a $10 million base salary and an additional $10 million in roster bonuses. Donald can earn a further $10 million through playing time and playoff incentives, which are structured to be reachable even if he serves in a rotation. Donald retired in March 2024, at which point his previous contract was reduced to the league minimum for salary cap purposes. He was originally slated to earn $30 million in the final year of his prior deal before his retirement transition.
- •Aaron Donald earns a $10 million base salary for the 2026 season.
- •The contract includes $10 million in potential roster bonuses.
- •Performance incentives provide up to $10 million more for playing time and playoffs.
- •The previous contract was reduced to the league minimum upon retirement in March 2024.
- 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Donald contract details revealed
"Aaron Donald agrees to new deal with multiple incentives
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