UPDATE
3:42 PM PT — Donald just posted a video message confirming he is indeed back, telling Rams fans he’s “getting the chills just thinking about” a possible championship repeat.
UPDATE
Rejoice, Rams fans … Aaron Donald is coming back!
Arguably the best defender in the NFL has re-worked his contract with the Rams, putting him in line to come back for his ninth season in 2022.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Donald’s new deal with L.A. contains a $40 million raise. A.D. is now set to make $95 million between now and 2025.
The staggering figure is a record for non-quarterbacks, Rapoport reported.
Of course, Donald is worth every penny, he’s a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year who played a huge role in the Rams’ Super Bowl win in February.
SUPER BOWL CHAMPION @AARONDONALD97 IS BACK! 😏 pic.twitter.com/36qCNTaqtC
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) June 6, 2022
@RamsNFL
Through 127 career games, Donald has logged 98 sacks and 448 combined tackles — both extremely impressive totals, considering he plays defensive tackle.
Donald had been pondering retirement after the Super Bowl — but it’s clear, the Rams’ elite roster and the new loads of cash have drawn him back to the game.
Sean McVay‘s June just keeps getting better and better!
Originally Published — 2:08 PM PT