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WOW!!! A bombshell, out of the blue!! Link below:
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Donald has announced he will return to the Los Angeles Rams for the upcoming season, ending his brief retirement. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year cited his enduring passion for the game and the persistent encouragement of Rams head coach Sean McVay as pivotal factors in his decision.
"After stepping away, I realized how much I missed the game,” Donald said on Monday. “And man, Sean was relentless. He kept calling and calling, talking about how we could win again together. So I finally decided to come back.”
Donald, 33, retired in March 2024 after a storied 10-year career with the Rams. Drafted 13th overall in 2014, he quickly established himself as a dominant force on the defensive line. His accolades include three Defensive Player of the Year awards (2017, 2018, 2020), eight first-team All-Pro selections, and a pivotal role in the Rams' Super Bowl LVI victory. In that championship game, Donald's game-clinching pressure on Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow secured the win for Los Angeles.
Coach McVay expressed his enthusiasm about Donald's return. "Aaron is a unique player and an incredible leader," McVay said. "His presence elevates everyone around him. We're thrilled to have him back as we pursue another championship."
Donald's return is expected to significantly bolster the Rams' defensive line, which has undergone a transformation by integrating several young rising stars, including Jared Verse, Braden Fiske, Byron Young, and Cobie Turner.
“Im just excited to be back, now I gotta get to work,“ Donald said. “I just want to thank all my fans for supporting me, especially the folks on Rams on Demand. I want to thank Mackeyser, who will need a few gummies after getting over the initial shock. And Loyal, who will be mad that an AI tool like ChatGPT helped prepare this fake article. I’d like to thank the moderators, like CGI, who will post a “Son of a bitch!” GIF; and Mojo Ram, who will post a Jake Gyllenhaal “I see what you did there!” GIF; and RamFan 503, who will note that “April Fool’s pranks are a long tradition at ROD.” I’ll ask that Den the Coach and Allen2McVay give me a pass for this one. Lastly, I’d like to thank all posters who have a sense of humor, and hope that people see that it’s just a prank and not to take this too damn seriously. Heck, the Rams can win the Super Bowl this year without needing me to come back from retirement!!”
Link: View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb6dZ1IFlKc
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Donald has announced he will return to the Los Angeles Rams for the upcoming season, ending his brief retirement. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year cited his enduring passion for the game and the persistent encouragement of Rams head coach Sean McVay as pivotal factors in his decision.
"After stepping away, I realized how much I missed the game,” Donald said on Monday. “And man, Sean was relentless. He kept calling and calling, talking about how we could win again together. So I finally decided to come back.”
Donald, 33, retired in March 2024 after a storied 10-year career with the Rams. Drafted 13th overall in 2014, he quickly established himself as a dominant force on the defensive line. His accolades include three Defensive Player of the Year awards (2017, 2018, 2020), eight first-team All-Pro selections, and a pivotal role in the Rams' Super Bowl LVI victory. In that championship game, Donald's game-clinching pressure on Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow secured the win for Los Angeles.
Coach McVay expressed his enthusiasm about Donald's return. "Aaron is a unique player and an incredible leader," McVay said. "His presence elevates everyone around him. We're thrilled to have him back as we pursue another championship."
Donald's return is expected to significantly bolster the Rams' defensive line, which has undergone a transformation by integrating several young rising stars, including Jared Verse, Braden Fiske, Byron Young, and Cobie Turner.
“Im just excited to be back, now I gotta get to work,“ Donald said. “I just want to thank all my fans for supporting me, especially the folks on Rams on Demand. I want to thank Mackeyser, who will need a few gummies after getting over the initial shock. And Loyal, who will be mad that an AI tool like ChatGPT helped prepare this fake article. I’d like to thank the moderators, like CGI, who will post a “Son of a bitch!” GIF; and Mojo Ram, who will post a Jake Gyllenhaal “I see what you did there!” GIF; and RamFan 503, who will note that “April Fool’s pranks are a long tradition at ROD.” I’ll ask that Den the Coach and Allen2McVay give me a pass for this one. Lastly, I’d like to thank all posters who have a sense of humor, and hope that people see that it’s just a prank and not to take this too damn seriously. Heck, the Rams can win the Super Bowl this year without needing me to come back from retirement!!”
Link: View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb6dZ1IFlKc
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