NFL Legend Aaron Donald Comes Out Of Retirement With Multi-Million Dollar Deal In Hand

August 30, 2026 9:43 PM ET Aaron Donald is trading retirement for another shot at a championship ring.The Los Angeles Rams announced Sunday that the star defensive tackle will return for the 2026 season, ending a two-and-a-half-year absence from the game, according to the Associated Press. Donald signed a one-year contract following weeks of talks and intensive workouts at the team’s facility.The 35-year-old will earn $20 million on the deal, a figure that climbs to $30 million if he hits playoff incentives, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter. (RELATED: Aaron Donald Works Out For Rams Amid Rumors Of Comeback)Donald steps into a defensive front anchored by Myles Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. The two linemen have claimed five of those award