Aaron Donald Fantasy Stats

ESPN's Adam Schefter thinks it's "more likely than not" that defensive tackle Aaron Donald unretires to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams and new star pass-rusher Myles Garrett in 2026. Nobody else is saying what Schefter is saying, but they are acknowledging the fact that Donald is considering coming out of retirement to try to help the Rams get back to the Super Bowl, which will be held at SoFi Stadium this year. We are a ways away from Donald actually announcing that he is going to return, but it feels like it will be hard for him to pass up having a chance to headline a pass-rushing unit in L.A. that would feature arguably two of the best sack artists of all time. Schefter said that if he had to guess, he would guess that Donald returns to make the Rams the unquestioned Super Bowl favorite in 2026. The 35-year-old veteran is still probably in phenomenal shape after recording eight sacks and 53 tackles (28 solo) in 16 starts in 2023 in his final year in the league. The 10-time Pro Bowler and eight-time All-Pro had a whopping 111 sacks in his 10 years in the league.

When asked by FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz if he's considering coming out of retirement and playing for the Los Angeles Rams in 2026 after they acquired All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns on Monday, former defensive tackle Aaron Donald said, "I'm for sure flirting with the idea. Helluva an opportunity with the Super Bowl in SoFi this year. If I can find the fire, it's a possibility." The 35-year-old last played for the Rams in 2023, but we're pretty sure he could return and still be one of the best interior defensive linemen in the game. The former 13th overall pick back in 2014 out of Pittsburgh made 10 Pro Bowls and was an eight-time first-team All-Pro in his 10 seasons with the Rams. Donald retired in 2023 with 111 career sacks, 543 tackles (340 solo), 176 tackles for loss, and 260 QB hits across 154 regular-season games. Donald was also named the league's Defensive Player of the Year three times. If he were to return in 2026 and join forces with Garrett, the Rams would have by far the best pass-rushing package in the NFL.

Los Angeles Rams legendary pass-rusher Aaron Donald announced his retirement from professional football on Friday. Donald retires as one of the best players at his position all time. The 32-year-old was the Rams' 13th overall pick in the 2014 draft out of Pittsburgh, and he had a phenomenal career in his 10 NFL seasons, which all came with the Rams. Donald was named the Defensive Player of the Year four different times, including in his rookie season in 2014 and he was also named to the Pro Bowl in every season of his career while earning eight first-team All-Pro selections. He won the Super Bowl with LA in 2021 and was reportedly considering retirement after that. Donald will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer after racking up 111 career sacks, 543 tackles (340 solo), 176 tackles for loss, 260 QB hits, 21 passes defended 24 forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries in 154 regular season-games.

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald will not play against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in the Week 18 regular season finale. The Rams could fall to the No. 7 seed in the NFC if they lose this weekend, but that isn't deterring them from resting Donald, quarterback Matthew Stafford, running back Kyren Williams and wide receiver Cooper Kupp. Even though the Niners will be without quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) in this one, LA's defensive unit probably isn't worth looking at for starting fantasy lineups. The 32-year-old Donald wasn't able to reach double-digit sacks for the second straight season, but he was still plenty productive with 53 tackles (28 solo), eight sacks, 16 tackles for loss and 23 QB hits in 16 games in his 10th season with the team.

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (groin) is officially active for Week 15 versus the Washington Commanders. He has not missed a game this season, registering 43 tackles and six sacks through 13 contests. Having him available is huge for the Rams as they look to shut down the Commanders and Sam Howell, who is the most-sacked quarterback in football.

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (groin) had been listed as questionable but is expected to play versus the Washington Commanders in Week 15, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The veteran and former Defensive Player of the Year has played in all 13 games this season, registering 43 tackles and six sacks. He could help wreak havoc against the Commanders and Sam Howell, who is the most-sacked quarterback in football.

ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that we shouldn't be surprised if Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald's name gets kicked around as the trade deadline gets closer. It's no surprise that the Rams are rebuilding, and they're carrying almost $75 million in dead money on their salary cap in 2023 as a result of big contracts they've unloaded by design. LA's roster might be the youngest in the NFL, and Donald doesn't seem to fit with the current plan. If the Rams scuffle again, Graziano doesn't think it's hard to imagine Donald wanting out or the team deciding it's best to move on and unload more salary. If the 32-year-old All-Pro does want out, things could get really interesting. Donald's season was cut short in 2022 due to injury and he has very little talent around him, although he should still be considered a top-10 defensive lineman in IDP fantasy leagues.

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald (ankle) said that he's feeling 100 percent after having surgery to fix a high-ankle sprain in the offseason. "I'm at 100 percent now, feeling good," Donald said. The 31-year-old has considered retirement in recent seasons, but apparently he plans to come back in 2023 despite having an injury shortened 2022 campaign in which he had 49 tackles (27 solo), a career-low five sacks, 10 tackles for loss, 11 QB hits, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in only 11 games. Donald can still be an IDP beast if he can stay healthy in 2023, but he's not going to have a lot of help on the Rams defense. There aren't many like Donald, as he's made the Pro Bowl each of his nine NFL seasons.

There was some doubt as to whether Los Angeles Rams All-Pro defensive lineman Aaron Donald would return in 2023 after the regular season ended, but Donald has since clarified that he will return for his 10th NFL season. The 31-year-old pass-rusher hasn't played a football game since November due to an ankle injury, but he looks to be in excellent shape physically. He missed six games last season but still had five sacks and 10 tackles for loss and earned another Pro Bowl selection despite playing in only 11 games. IDP fantasy managers that invested in Donald in 2022 were obviously disappointed in the end, but he could easily bounce back with better health in 2023 as one of the top D-lineman in the league.

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald (ankle) told the league that he will be unable to participate in this year's Pro Bowl. Washington Commanders defensive lineman Daron Payne will take Donald's place for the NFC. Donald, who has made the Pro Bowl in all nine of his NFL seasons, had the worst year of his career in 2022 and played in a career-low 11 games as a result of his ankle injury. The 31-year-old pass-rusher didn't play after Week 12 and could consider retirement after toying with the notion after the Rams won the Super Bowl the year prior. Payne, meanwhile, finished his fifth year in Washington with 64 tackles (32 solo), a career-high 11.5 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, 20 QB hits, five passes defensed and a fumble recovery in 17 games.