Rams Bring Back Donald, Add Myles Garrett

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Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal worth $20 million, with incentives that could push total compensation to $30 million. His return pairs him with Myles Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, forming a two-maxed-pass-rush front that could help vault the Rams back into Super Bowl contention. Donald, 35, last played in 2023 and retired in March 2024, but had been working out at the Rams’ facility, with renewed speculation sparked by Garrett’s addition. The Rams’ offseason moves, including Garrett’s arrival and other defensive upgrades, position the team to pursue another championship with Donald providing veteran impact and playoff experience. Analysts highlight Donald’s franchise-record 111 sacks and his three DPOY awards as indicators of how his return could redefine the Rams’ defensive identity for 2026.

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