Did Aaron Donald retire?

Donald will reportedly receive $65M in guaranteed money over the next two seasons, securing his return to the team after he contemplated retirement. The re-negotiated contract will allow Donald to retire in 2024 - and if he returns to the team he will earn a guaranteed $30M.
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Is Aaron Donald still in the NFL?

Aaron Donald isn't retiring, and he's returning to a bank vault worth of cash. The Los Angeles Rams restructured Donald's contract to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday.
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How many years does Aaron Donald have left on his contract?

Sources: The #Rams have re-worked All-World DT Aaron Donald's 3 remaining contract years to give him a massive $40M raise through 2024, making him the highest paid non-QB in NFL history at 31 years old. He gets $95M(!) through 2024.
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Do the Rams still have Aaron Donald?

The All-Pro defensive tackle has agreed to rework the remaining three years on his contract with the Los Angeles Rams, and in doing so, has now become the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history.
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Is Aaron Donald returning?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald is getting a big raise to stay with the Los Angeles Rams under a reworked contract through 2024. The Super Bowl champion Rams announced Donald's return Monday.
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Is Aaron Donald the best player in the NFL?

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has been voted as the No. 2 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2021" rankings.
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How much is Aaron Donald getting paid?

Donald will receive a $40 million raise from the Rams and will see $95 million in totality on a contract that runs through the 2024 season. Donald will receive $65 million guaranteed over the next two seasons, as his average annual salary of $31,666,667 makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
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Does LA have a football team?

The region has two National Football League (NFL) teams: the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams.
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Who is the highest paid NFL player?

Ranking the NFL's biggest contracts for 2022
  • 1 / 25. 1) Aaron Rodgers (QB), Green Bay Packers - $50.272 million. ...
  • 2 / 25. 2) Deshaun Watson (QB), Cleveland Browns - $46 million. ...
  • 3 / 25. 3) Patrick Mahomes (QB), Kansas City Chiefs - $45 million. ...
  • 4 / 25. 4) Josh Allen (QB), Buffalo Bills - $43 million. ...
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Who has the highest contract in the NFL?

Ranking the NFL's biggest contracts for 2021
  • 1 / 20. 1) Patrick Mahomes (QB), Kansas City Chiefs - $45 million. ...
  • 2 / 20. 2) Josh Allen (QB), Buffalo Bills - $43 million. ...
  • 3 / 20. 3) Dak Prescott (QB), Dallas Cowboys - $40 million. ...
  • 4 / 20. 4) Deshaun Watson (QB), Houston Texans - $39 million. ...
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Who is the highest paid defensive player in the NFL?

The highest paid defensive linemen in the NFL is the Los Angeles Rams' Aaron Donald. He makes $22.5 million per season. Next are the New York Jets' Leonard Williams and the Indianapolis Colts' DeForest Buckner at $21 million each.
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Is Aaron Donald playing this year?

Sean McVay Says Aaron Donald Informed Team He Will Return for 2022 Season. Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday star defensive tackle Aaron Donald has informed the team he will return in 2022. Rumors of his retirement have swirled ever since February's Super Bowl.
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Is Aaron Donald signed?

The Los Angeles Rams have reportedly agreed to terms with defensive lineman Aaron Donald on a two-year, $60 million contract extension, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal would make Donald the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
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Who leads the NFL in sacks?

Michael Strahan of the New York Giants and T. J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers hold the record with 22.5, which Strahan had during the 2001 season, and Watt during the 2021 season.
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How much does Aaron Donald bench press?

A video has recently surfaced, showing Donald bench pressing 495 pounds, which he did fairly easily. Check it out below.
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What is the lowest paid NFL player?

The Lowest-paid NFL player: Tyrone Swoopes

He slightly earned more in 2019, jumping up to $38,000. Between 2017 and 2019, he only managed two receptions for 28 yard on 109 offensive snaps in all his seven regular-season games.
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Who is the highest paid NFL player 2022?

NFL's highest-paid players 2022
  • Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers. Annual salary: $50.3 million. ...
  • Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs. Annual salary: $45 million. ...
  • Josh Allen, QB, Bills. Annual salary: $43 million. ...
  • Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys. ...
  • Deshaun Watson, QB, Texans. ...
  • Russell Wilson, QB, Broncos. ...
  • Jared Goff, QB, Lions. ...
  • Kirk Cousins, QB, Vikings.
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Who is the highest paid pass rusher in the NFL?

The highest paid edge rusher in the NFL is the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.J. Watt, who makes $28 million a season. Second is the Los Angeles Chargers' Joey Bosa. He makes $27 million in average annual salary.
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Is Aaron Donald the best defender ever?

Donald is the only player in the Super Bowl era with seven straight first-team All-Pro selections. He has won Defensive Player of the Year three times. He could win it every year and it would be deserved. He's been named to the Pro Bowl in all eight of his seasons.
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Who will win the Super Bowl 2022?

The Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl LVI champs, and we're already looking ahead to the favorites for next year's title game. Caesars Sportsbook says it's the Kansas City Chiefs (13-2 odds), followed by the Buffalo Bills (7-1) and Rams (10-1).
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