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Los Angeles Rams defensive end Michael Brockers gave fans a revealing perspective playing next to star tackle Aaron Donald. “It’s a little weird. It’s a little bit of love and hate. You love him because you know he’s going to make the play, but he’s going to make a lot of the plays,” said Brockers […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald has already won a pair of NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards, so it’s no surprise he is considered one of the frontrunners to win another one. As a matter of fact, MGM has Donald listed as the betting favorite to take home the honor in 2020, […]

Aaron Donald is one of the most athletic players in the NFL. Despite coming in at 280 pounds, the Los Angeles Rams star defensive tackle would shock scouts at the 2014 NFL Combine with a 4.68 forty-yard dash — a record for defensive tackles that still stands today. Donald has used that athleticism, foot speed […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald isn’t utterly worried about the novel coronavirus having an impact on his play on the field. The hulking Pro Bowler has been keeping in shape during the offseason and recently eased concerns that he’d be ready when the 2020 NFL season starts. “I still have to get on […]

Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald had every intention of keeping his partnership with fellow defensive tackle Michael Brockers intact. As fate would have it, Brocker signed a deal with the Baltimore Ravens at the outset of free agency, ending their six years together with the Rams. Brockers failed his physical upon signing with the […]

Everyone is very much aware of the game NBA Street, which provides players an awesome step back to a time when virtual coins were not even a thought in anyone’s mind, and being the best on the blacktop gave you incredible bragging rights. But who remembers the violent NFL equivalent of that, NFL Street? Last […]

There’s no doubt that the Los Angeles Rams have undergone quite a few changes on both sides of the ball this offseason. After seeing the losses that the Rams have had this offseason, Aaron Donald shared his honest opinion on the team’s overhaul. Donald, who is entering his seventh season with the Rams, believes he […]

While the coronavirus pandemic has caused fans to long for sports to return, ESPN decided to release The Last Dance documentary, highlighting the journey of the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s. Similar to other people that watched the documentary, Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams drew motivation from Michael Jordan. One of the ongoing […]

The NFL may have to proceed with conducting games in the 2020 NFL season without fans, to the dismay of players around the league. Aaron Donald, the All-Pro defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams, seems to be against the idea of playing with no fans in 2020, per the Associated Press’ Greg Beacham. Aaron […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has long established himself as the best defensive player in the NFL. Of course, it is still difficult to encapsulate just how dominant he has been since the start off his career. According to Pro Football Focus, Donald owns the five highest pass-rush grades for a defensive tackle […]

Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams is one of the most fearsome defensive lineman in the NFL. And former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer remembers when he realized that fact. Palmer made an appearance on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM radio station and relayed his remembrance of the final game the Cardinals played against the […]

Los Angeles Rams superstar defensive tackle Aaron Donald was not pleased when teammate and fellow defensive lineman Michael Brockers signed a deal with the Baltimore Ravens at the beginning of the legal tampering period. Donald took to Instagram questioning the team’s offseason strategy and apparently refused to speak to head coach Sean McVay. However, Brockers’ […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald are headliners on the NFL’s All-Decade Team that was selected by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee, per the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s website. The team consists of 55 members and was chosen by vote over the last […]

Many around the NFL would agree Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is the best defensive player in football. Donald’s spectacular combination of speed and strength paired with excellent footwork and tremendous intangibles have helped him win a pair of Defensive Player of the Year awards. The Rams superstar is a nightmare for opposing […]

Aaron Donald is the most dominant defensive player in the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams, and Michael Brockers believes that an incoming prospect has a chance to be similar to Donald. While making an appearance on the Jim Rome Show, Brockers compared Chase Young to Donald. Since before the 2019 college football season, Young […]

The Los Angeles Rams almost lost Michael Brockers to the Baltimore Ravens in the offseason after a disappointing 2019 campaign. However, they were able to keep the talented defensive lineman to another three years as talks between him and the Ravens broke down. Rams fans were delighted to keep Brockers to the team, and Aaron […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is undoubtedly one of the top defensive players in all of football. As a result, it’s no surprise to see the five-time First-Team All-Pro selection be the odds on favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year next season per BetMGM. Donald is currently +750 to win the […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald and Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley are no longer teammates. With the Rams recently releasing the veteran running back, Gurley then wasted absolutely no time in signing a deal with his hometown team in the Falcons. However, Gurley did not leave Los Angeles peacefully as the former Georgia […]

The Los Angeles Rams shockingly released Todd Gurley and players on the roster aren’t taking the decision well. Among the notable players, Aaron Donald shared his reaction to the news of Los Angeles releasing Gurley on Twitter. 🤬 — AD_99 (@AaronDonald97) March 19, 2020 It’s safe to say the All-Pro defensive tackle doesn’t approve of […]

Aaron Donald is listed as a defensive tackle on the Los Angeles Rams depth chart, but he doesn’t look like a defensive tackle. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Donald’s ab workout will make you want to get in the gym. Since coming into the NFL in 2014, Donald has become arguably the most disruptive defensive player […]

Add Los Angeles Rams stars Aaron Donald and Todd Gurley to the list of players who oppose the NFL’s latest collective bargaining agreement proposal. The NFLPA tweeted out a statement with respect to the CBA voting process, which Gurley quoted and captioned “VOTE NO!!” Donald responded to Gurley’s tweet by saying “Vote HELL NO:” Vote […]

A year ago, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams were in the Super Bowl — a game the New England Patriots won. A year later, Donald and the Rams are watching from home. While some Rams players may choose a side, Donald won’t. He’s not rooting for the dynamic Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has long established himself as the best player on his side of the ball. However, it appears he has been trying all this time to expand his role Donald still has yet to register a single carry as a running back. He says it its not for a […]

The Los Angeles Rams made the difficult choice this offseason to part ways with defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, the 72-year-old former head coach of several teams who won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos. Phillips spent three years on the sidelines alongside head coach Sean McVay as the team’s top defensive assistant,  but his […]

Given that he’s a two-time, back-to-back NFL Defensive Player of the Year winner, it should go without saying that Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald’s words having meaning. This time, he’s preaching the importance of the Rams re-signing his teammate on the defensive line, eight-year veteran Michael Brockers. Via Cameron DaSilva in Rams Wire: […]

Aaron Donald knows the Los Angeles Rams shocked the NFL in October, pulling the trigger to trade two first-round picks to the Jacksonville Jaguars for cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Though the move to acquire Ramsey didn’t get the Rams to the playoffs, it paid off. Ramsey showed why he was worth the high price, shadowing No. […]

Aaron Donald has undoubtedly become the most dominant defensive player in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams. However, prior to becoming an All-Pro defensive tackle, Donald revealed how he almost ended up playing running back. “I mean I grew up playing you know like middle linebacker since Little League, so growing up I always […]

Looking back at the 2014 NFL Draft, there are a few teams that would do things differently if given the opportunity and the Detroit Lions are one of them. The former general manager of the Lions, Martin Mayhew, regrets not drafting Aaron Donald when he was with Detroit. Via Dave Birkett in the Detroit Free […]

The Los Angeles Rams weren’t able to make the playoffs in 2019 after making the Super Bowl in 2018 but that didn’t prevent Aaron Donald from having a magnificent season again. Due to his dominance in 2019, Donald was named the Defensive Player of the Year at Pro Football Focus. Aaron Donald: PFF Defensive Player […]

The Los Angeles Rams will have to make the small trip down the road to square off against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. The two teams met earlier this season with San Francisco stifling the Rams en route to a 20-7 victory. The Rams come into this game hanging onto their playoff hopes […]

The Los Angeles Rams will look to get back into the win column as they take on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13. Last week, the Rams were annihilated by the Baltimore Ravens 45-6 on Monday Night Football. Taking into account the recent loss, Los Angeles has fallen to 6-5 and their playoff hopes are […]

With the Los Angeles Rams and Baltimore Ravens matched up for the NFL’s Week 12 Monday Night Football tilt, all eyes will be on probably the league’s leading MVP candidate in Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. The former Heisman Trophy winner and Louisville signal-caller is a magician with the football, with dynamic playmaking skills and running […]

The Los Angeles Rams will be the next team to have a chance of slowing down Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12. For the Rams, this game is important in their chances of keeping their playoff hopes alive. The Rams were able to defeat the Chicago Bears in Week 11 on Sunday […]

The Chicago Bears will be making their way to the West Coast to play the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11. While they are underdogs to win the game, the Bears will need a big-time performance from David Montgomery on Sunday night. Heading into Week 11, Chicago boasts a 4-5 record and is coming off […]

On Sunday, Aaron Donald will return to his hometown, Pittsburgh, to face the Steelers. Now a two-time Defensive Player of the Year for the Los Angeles Rams, Donald will get a warm welcome from those that witnessed him grow. Donald has no motivation to put on a show for his hometown, however. He is as […]

When you’re an opponent in Pittsburgh, it’s going to be hard to receive praise from the Steelers fanbase. One of the most passionate groups in sports, Steelers nation bleeds yellow and black — ask Wiz Khalifa. However, they can make an exception for one of their own. On Sunday, Steelers nation and the Terrible Towel […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is slated to enjoy quite a homecoming in Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It seems even he cannot help but contain his excitement. Long before Donald had become the most dominant defensive player in the NFL, the Pittsburgh native was a local superstar through and through. He […]

The Los Angeles Rams have been a bit of an enigma. After starting the season a perfect 3-0, they dropped three straight games. After recovering from their losing skid with another two straight wins, the Rams went on their bye week. They return to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10 action. Los Angeles desperately […]

The Atlanta Falcons suffered yet another embarrassing loss at home versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 7. The only highlight of the day for running back Devonta Freeman was his brief scuffle with defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Freeman registered just 26 yards on nine touches before he was ejected for attempting to throw a […]