News about Aaron Donald

As the Rams legend describes his fellow retiree as one of his toughest ever opponents, Aaron Donald admits he was afraid of playing against Philly.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 8, 2024
Aaron Donald had 111 sacks during his 10-year NFL career, but the legendary Rams defensive never beat a Philadelphia Eagles quarterback. As Chris Long's former Eagles defensive end said on his podcast, a good plan, a healthy dose of double teams, and an athletic center in Jason Kelce were all necessary. I hated playing against Philly,' said Donald, who joined the NFL three years after Kelce's legendary career began on the banks of Delaware.

Aaron Donald, 32, says he's been 'burnt out' since retirement

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 21, 2024
We're heading to two Super Bowls.' Won one but lost one. I'm 100%. I'm full,' the now-retired defensive tackle said in a clip posted to his X ( Twitter ) account on Wednesday after retiring earlier this month. 'I think the game's passion hasn't wanted for me.' I will always love football, but I'd like to think about another camp and another 17 (game) season, but I don't have the urge to push myself to do it no more.'

Super Bowl champion Aaron Donald RETIRES from the NFL: LA Rams tackle is widely regarded as one of the best defensive players in history

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 15, 2024
Aaron Donald, a legendary ten-year player for the Los Angeles Rams, has announced his retirement. After being picked No. 1, we were not able to vote No. Since Los Angeles defeated the Bengals in 2022, the defensive tackle earned eight All-Pro picks, three AP Defensive Player of the Year accolades, and a Super Bowl ring. He is only the second DT to reach 100 sacks (111 total), one of the best defensive players ever and a member of the Hall of Fame if he becomes eligible.

After GM Brett Veach holds talks with his agents at NFL Combines, the Chiefs are 'growing optimistic' about re-signing Chris Jones

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 1, 2024
After having discussions with Chris Jones' agents at the NFL Combine, the Kansas City Chiefs are close to reaching an understanding over a new contract. Jones was one of the Chiefs' most popular players in the second straight season, and the offensive tackle has made it clear that he wants to remain in Kansas City. But Jones, 29, was involved in a standoff with the Chiefs last season over the terms of his contract, and Kansas City is determined not to lose him for good this time around in free agency.

Nick Bosa 'signs five-year, $170m deal' with 49ers - making him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 6, 2023
Nick Bosa has signed a blockbuster deal with the San Francisco 49ers, making him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history. The five-year, $170 million contract, first reported by Adam Schefter, outstrips Aaron Donald's average annual value ($31.7 million). Bosa is also earning $22.5 million per year under the agreement. He's up against T.J. Watt of the Steelers' previous league-leading $80 million award in 2017.

Chris Jones of Kansas City is unable to attend training camp due to a contract rift, and the superstar will get a $50 fine for every DAY he misses practice

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 23, 2023
Multiple outlets reported that Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones did not report to training camp on Saturday as expected. Jones' contract standoff with the team may have lasted for weeks or more. Jones is now in his third year of his deal as the defensive tackle market continues to climb.

Mr. Bruton is this year's Mr. Irrelevant! With his last pick of the NFL Draft, the Rams select Desjuan Johnson

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 30, 2023
Desjuan Johnson, the Rams of Toldeo, has been named as the 'Mr.' in 2023. With the 259th pick of the draft on Saturday, Irrelevant,' selecting the defensive end of the draft. Johnson, a five-year player at Toledo, was named first-team All-Mac in 2022, leading his team to 16.5 tackles for loss with 5.5 sacks as well. Johnson was regarded as a "average backup or special-teamer," according to NFL.com, and it seems he's already doing his homework on LA's best defensive player.

Zach Evans, a NFL Draft pick, is poised to face the pros and 'bring the aggression to the field.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 28, 2023
When asked whether he wanted to be a running back or if the position called him, Zach Evans laughs. The average length of a career in football is 3.3 years, but for running backs it's shortest for a position group. But Ole Miss's 21-year-old has been fighting all his life. He has to do so as the youngest of five brothers. 'You gotta be a man,' Evans says. 'It's a difficult situation to play.'

Mock Draft by DailyMail: Our analysts expect how the first round of the NFL Draft will turn out

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 24, 2023
It's just days away that the fortunes and futures of the league's 32 franchises will be changed in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. This round, only 31 picks would be made, as the Miami Dolphins were forced to forfeit their pick due to being found guilty of tampering. With a lot of talent to choose from, several franchises are expected to change their fortune in future seasons with the picks made - with multiple NFL-ready quarterbacks, effective offensive blockers, and deadly defensive arms on sale alongside elite receivers.

Jeffery Simmons has been signed by the Titans to be the second highest-paid DT in the NFL, earning him a massive $94 million contract

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 8, 2023
According to various outlets on Friday, Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has agreed to a four-year, $94 million contract extension. Simmons will be the second-highest paid interior defensive lineman behind Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams, beginning with the 2024 season. Prior to the 2022 election, Donald Trump received a three-year, $95 million extension. Simmons' deal reportedly includes $66 million in guarantees as well as a $24 million signing bonus.

Daron Payne 'becomes second-highest paid DT in NFL HISTORY by signing $90million deal'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 12, 2023
According to various outlets, the Commanders have pushed Daron Payne, the nation's top defensive tackle, to a near-breaking deal, giving him the 25-year-old $90 million over four years. Payne's incredible deal comes after the company was franchised him, ensuring he'd be staying in town until he was scheduled to become a free agent on Wednesday. Aaron Donald has been given a more lucrative contract as a defensive tackle, and his long-term future is in Washington.

Calijah Kancey of Pittsburgh leads NFL Combine ablaze in a 4.7 40-yard dash

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 3, 2023
Calijah Kancey, a University of Pittsburgh defensive tackle, made history by running the fastest 40-yard dash by any defensive tackle since 2006. With a 1.64 10-yard split, Kancey finished his 40 in 4.67 seconds in official time. The six-foot-one 281-pound defensive tackle was Pitt's first unanimous All-American since Aaron Donald in 2013. Kancey's numbers were also similar to Donald, who ran his 40 times a 100th of a second faster than Donald's at the combine.

Aaron Donald, the Rams' narrator, denies rumors of his retirement

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 19, 2023
Aaron Donald, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, confirmed on social media, that the Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman intends to play football in 2023. Since Donald temporarily changed his profile on social media to read: 'former NFL Linemen (sic) for the Rams,' there was some doubt over the subject.' Panic took over social media and, eventually, NFL Network host Peter Schrager's podcast, where Chris Long, Donald's former teammate, insisted that the All-Pro interior lineman would return.

Aaron Donald, a defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams, will most likely miss the remainder of the season

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 23, 2022
After being suspended from Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams superstar defensive tackle Aaron Donald is unlikely to return to action this season. With a high ankle injury against the Cincinatti Chiefs, Donald will miss his fourth straight game. Sean McVay, the Rams' head coach, revealed on Friday that his seven-time All-Pro lineman and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year isn't expected to participate in the final two meaningless games of his pathetic Super Bowl championship defense.

The WEEK 9: Rams-Bucs, Titans-Chiefs, Packers-Lions, Bill-Jets, Seahawks-Cards, WEEK 9

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 3, 2022
Week 9 of the National Football League season gets off the road in Houston, Texas, with the surprising possibility of the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles vying for the Texans' fading, 1-5-1. Although an NFL Sunday always delivers a surprise, with Week 9 largely without exception, the slate isn't quite as eye-catching as previous weeks. Dallas (6-2), the New York Football Giants (6-2) and the San Francisco 49ers (4-4) are among the NFC front runners this week. Russell Wilson's potential 3-5 Denver Broncos, the tumultuous 2-6 Pittsburgh Steelers, and AFC North rival Cleveland are among the many intriguing 3-5 figures.

In an anti-Semitism controversy, controversial former NFL star Antonio Brown STANDS BY Kanye West

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 26, 2022
Following the rap mogul's series of Anti-Semitic remarks, former NFL star Antonio Brown has defended Kanye West, calling the public reaction to the musician's remarks "reactionary and selective." In an interview published Monday, West confirmed that he'd be going "death con 3" on "JEWISH PEOPLE" and later claimed that Jews "manage the media." Brown, on Tuesday night, said he would not be leaving Donda Sports, of which he has been president since being released from the Buccaneers.

Aaron Donald, a football player, and NBA superstar Jaylen Brown both left Kanye West's marketing department

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 26, 2022
Aaron Donald, a NFL star with the Los Angeles Rams and Boston Celtics NBA team, and Jaylen Brown, a Boston Celtics NBA player, announced on Tuesday that they were leaving Kanye West's marketing department. They joined Adidas, Gap, Balenciaga, Vogue, and Foot Locker in voiding their West contracts. West revealed on October 9 that he would go "death CON 3" on 'JEWISH PEOPLE,' a direct reference to Defcon, the US military defense readiness system. In reaction, his Twitter and Instagram pages were blocked, but the 45-year-old was unrepentant, refusing to apologize in multiple interviews. Kim Kardashian, West's ex-wife, posted a note on Monday: "Hate speech is never appropriate or excusable." "I stand with the Jewish people and urge the terrible violence and inflammatory rhetoric directed at them to come to an end immediately." West reiterating his condemnation of 'Jewish people' for a large portion of society's problems and his own personal tragedy on the same day.

Rodney Harrison heaps praise on Bills and Josh Allen, Tony Dungy insists Rams CAN repeat with McVay

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 9, 2022
Rodney Harrison and Tony Dungy, a NBC analysts, did not hesitate to give out a slew of praise before the NFL regular season opener between the Super Bowl champions Los Angles and the Buffalo Bills. After what he saw during Josh Allen's visit to Bills, Harrison was ecstatic about what he saw from the fifth-year qb. Tony Dungy, who was leading the charge, expressed joy in saying that the Rams will return as champions thanks to coach Sean McVay.

As the Los Angeles open NFL season as underdogs face Bills, the Rams announce extensions Sean McVay & Les Snead

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 8, 2022
The agreements will guarantee that the pair will stay with the Rams through the 2026 season. McVay is entering his sixth season with the team, winning a 55-26 record, which includes two Super Bowl appearances. As the Rams defeated the Patriots in 2018, he became the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl (aged 36) and the youngest to play in a Super Bowl. Snead has been the general manager of the Los Angeles franchise since 2012 and has an 86-74-1 record. Cooper Kupp, the son of seven-time All-Pro, Aaron Donald, and Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp are among his draft hauls.

Jessica Pegula, the granddaughter of billionaire Bills' owner, takes the helm of a US Open championship

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 7, 2022
Jessica Pegula, the daughter of the Buffalo Bills' owner, has been on the radar this year, but she has now focuses on a US Open title. It's the fourth time Pegula has appeared in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam, with three of those appearances coming this year. In other ways, Pegula has had a fruitful year, with greater exposure due to her play leading new sponsors.

Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams dismisses a viral helmet swinging incident

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 1, 2022
Aaron Donald, a Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle, has spoken out in connection with the helmet swinging incident that occurred during joint training with the Cincinnati Bengals. When he appeared on the AP Pro Football Podcast, the three-time AP Defensive Player of the Year and seven-time All-Pro downplayed the situation and didn't appear to worry about it at all. "It was just a game." It was football,' Donald said.

Tom Brady voted TOP PLAYER by fellow NFL athletes, Donald 2nd, reigning MVP Rodgers 3rd

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 29, 2022
For the fourth time since 2011, Tom Brady, the greatest quarterback of all time, was voted the best player in the league by the players. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB had an enthralling offseason, announcing his retirement early this winter before resigning shortly thereafter.

In response to calls for Aaron Donald to be barred, NFL: Joint operations are 'fight factories,' says Pat McAfee

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 27, 2022
Pat McAfee, an ex-Colts punter, has condemned those calling for Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald to be suspended after swinging a helmet at Bengals players, because he believes joint activities promote combat and shouldn't be compared to games. During a joint workout, Donald shocked fans Thursday by ripping off the helmet of a Bengals player and swung it at Cincinnati players. Fans and journalists alike demanded that Donald be suspended, particularly after the Browns' Myles Garrett's six-game suspension after he swung a helmet at Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph in 2019.

Fans of Rams quarterback Aaron Donald's helmet-swinging brawl, but he may escape punishment

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 26, 2022
NFL media and fans are calling for Aaron Donald's suspension for his helmet-swinging brawl at his joint workout with the Bengals in Cincinnati on Thursday, but the league will obviously defer to his club in the matter. During a huge brawl on Thursday, Donald, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, was seen swinging a Bengals player's helmet. In this video, Aaron Donald is the one using a helmet as a weapon,' wrote one fan on Twitter. 'How many games will the best defensive player in the NFL be suspended for?' Surprisingly, the answer may have been zero. Multiple NFL insiders, including CBS' Josina Anderson and Washington Post's Mark Maske, have confirmed that the squad will be handling discipline, not the league.