L.A. Rams’ Aaron Donald Retires

Stunning information within the NFL world … Aaron Donald — arguably the very best defensive participant of his era — is retiring.

The Los Angeles famous person simply introduced his choice on social media … revealing that after 10 seasons with the Rams, he is hanging up his cleats.

In his announcement put up, the 32-year-old thanked L.A.’s org. and its followers … earlier than explaining he is now hoping that with out soccer in his life, he’ll have the ability to spend loads extra time together with his spouse and children.

“Throughout my career,” Donald mentioned, “I have given my everything to football both mentally and physically — 365 days a year was dedicated to becoming the best possible player I could be.”

“I respected this game like no other and I’m blessed to be able to conclude my NFL career with the same franchise that drafted me.”

Donald was picked by the Rams within the first spherical of the 2014 NFL Draft and he instantly turned one of many group’s finest gamers. In his first yr, he began 12 video games and gained Defensive Rookie of the Yr honors.

He went on to make the Professional Bowl in each season he performed in … and was named an All-Professional eight whole occasions. He additionally gained Defensive Participant of the Yr honors 3 times.

Most did not anticipate him to retire this offseason — as he was nonetheless enjoying at an especially excessive degree. Nevertheless, rumors of him probably handing over his helmet have swirled since 2022, when it was revealed that he had beforehand solely envisioned enjoying eight seasons.

The one query that continues to be surrounding his profession will not be if he’ll get a gold jacket in 5 years — however whether or not or not he’ll be remembered as the biggest defensive sort out ever.