Aaron Donald Fantasy

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.

Sep. 2nd • 11:39 AM

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.

May. 11th • 11:29 AM

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.

Feb. 8th • 12:16 PM