Donald Gets the Bag 💰

06/07/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Rams Make DT Aaron Donald Highest-Paid Non-QB in NFL History

Not today, retirement. Aaron Donald had spoken publicly about being at peace with retirement from the NFL with his contract in limbo, then Monday’s announcement happened. The Rams gave their three-time defensive player of the year a $40 million raise over the next three years. That brings his total contract through 2024 to $95 million — a deal that makes his more-than-$30 million per season salary the highest contract in NFL history for a non-quarterback. The deal includes $65 million guaranteed.

 

“I’m locked back in to go get us another ring. Why not?” — Aaron Donald

 

Donald by the Numbers

Reports of Donald’s potential retirement were evident after the Rams won Super Bowl LVI in February. The 31-year-old has spent his entire NFL career with the Rams, amassing eight Pro Bowls and three Defensive Player of the Year awards in eight seasons. He’s a surefire Hall of Famer with 98 sacks (12.25 per season). He’s missed just two games in his career.

 

The Rams are trying to run it back.

 

Additional Storylines

Yahoo! Sports: Odell Beckham Jr., Bobby Wagner React to Aaron Donald Contract

B/R: Aaron Donald, Rams Agree to Reworked Contract; Highest Paid Non-QB in History

 

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