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New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton believes that Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is the best defensive player in the NFL. The Saints will host the Rams on Sunday with the winner earning a spot in Super Bowl LIII on Feb. 3. And it’s clear that New Orleans will need to prevent […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was voted Defensive Player of the Year by the Professional Writers of America for his outstanding performance throughout the 2018 season. A dominant force. Congratulations @AaronDonald97 for being named @PFWAwriters Defensive Player of the Year! Read 📰 » https://t.co/QqWYoSr2uC pic.twitter.com/cLOM6pjX2m — Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 16, 2019 […]

The Los Angeles Rams will be making their 2019 playoff debut on Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys. The Rams got a week off in the Wild Card Round due to having the second best record in the NFC. At a record of 13-3, the Rams were an absolutely dominant team all season. They began the […]

According to the Associated Press via ESPN, Aaron Donald had a very impressive season and the votes he received that sent him to the All-Pro Team are unlike any other players this season. Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was the only unanimous choice in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover […]

The Los Angeles Rams have long secured the NFC West Division and a comfortable spot in the playoffs. However, defensive tackle Aaron Donald is looking to make NFL history by breaking Michael Strahan’s sack record. It appears the feeling may be mutual. According to Sam Farmer and Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times, Strahan […]

BREAKING NEWS: Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald is still a monster on the defensive line. Well, that might not exactly be a surprising update, but the fact remains that Donald is one of the best defenders in the NFL. That should be further reinforced by his latest shining achievement. With three sacks in the […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald and Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner were both named to the Pro Bowl this week. Former college teammates at the University of Pittsburgh, the two have shared a bond for quite some time now. Back in 2015, Conner was diagnosed with cancer, a devastating blow to both […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner has shared an inspirational text that he received from Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald. Conner was diagnosed with cancer back in December 2015, and after undergoing numerous treatments, he managed to fight off the disease before realizing his NFL dreams. On Tuesday night, Conner released a text message […]

The Los Angeles Rams were rolling through the competition this season heading into their Week 14 matchup against the Chicago Bears, sporting a league-best 11-1 record with one of the most explosive offenses in the league and a defensive game-breaker in Aaron Donald. They were promptly humbled by a Bears defense that is arguably the […]

The Los Angeles Rams have been dominant throughout the 2018 season, currently holding the best record in the NFL heading into Week 14 action at 11-1. This has featured star defensive tackle Aaron Donald elevating his game to the next level by putting together a career-best campaign. With that in mind, Pro Football Focus has […]

Through his first five seasons in the league, Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has become arguably the best defensive player in the NFL. Donald has taken that to the next level this season behind his stellar play, putting together a career-best campaign heading into the Week 14 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Head […]

Superstar defensive tackle Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Detroit Lions in Week 13, clinching the NFC West for the second straight year in the process. It marks the first time the Rams have won back-to-back division titles since 1978 and 1979. Sean McVay has this group of players playing at a […]

The Los Angeles Rams are putting together another impressive campaign that has seen them surge to the top of the league holding the best record through the first 13 games. Much of the focus has been on their explosive offense, but there has begun to be some shifting attention over to reigning Defensive Player of […]

During the epic Monday Night Football matchup between the Rams and Chiefs, ESPN commentator Booger McFarland remarked that Aaron Donald was the best defender in the NFL. However, former Chicago Bears linebacker and Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher disagreed with that take and countered by saying Bears pass rusher Khalil Mack is the best in […]

Through the first 11 weeks of the season, Los Angeles Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald racked up another impressive campaign coming off his first Defensive Player of the Year award. Donald put together another strong outing as he racked up a pair of sacks that forced fumbles in the huge 54-51 win over the […]

The most anticipated game of the season between the Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs didn’t disappoint on Monday night. It was a historic outing from both teams, with the Rams topping the Chiefs 54-51. This game will be remembered for a long, long time. It’s the best game I’ve personally ever watching on […]

The Los Angeles Rams suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday afternoon in a 45-35 shootout against the New Orleans Saints. This has shifted much of the focus over to the Rams play defensively that saw them struggle at times throughout the contest with the Saints having their way offensively throughout. Despite that, […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has stayed relatively clean this season, as he’s been sacked just nine times in seven games. However, his O-line faces the daunting task of facing the Rams’ dominant D-line led by defensive tackles Aaron Donald and Ndamukong Suh. Brees acknowledges what a challenge it’ll be to face the Rams’ […]

The Los Angeles Rams have gotten out a strong start to begin the 2018 season that has largely been behind the play of their explosive offense. However, it has seen their defense pick it up a notch over the last couple of games that includes coming off a career-high 4.0 sacks in the 39-10 win […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was widely considered the league’s premier pass rusher going into the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately, he still has yet to record his first sack this season after three games. Some may be concerned with his inability to bring down the quarterback thus far. However, Donald knows it is only […]

The Los Angeles Rams defense delivered the first shutout of the NFL season with their dominant performance in a 34-0 win over the Arizona Cardinals. It was the type of performance many expected from that unit after their busy offseason, where they added some high-profile defensive stars in Ndamukong Suh, Marcus Peters, and Aqib Talib. […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald went into the season opener against the Oakland Raiders happy after he got his much-awaited $135 million mega-extension. However, he wasn’t so happy after the game because of his play. Donald, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, finished with just one tackle against the Raiders and […]

The Los Angeles Rams were finally able to make defensive tackle Aaron Donald the highest-paid defensive player in the league this offseason. However, his reign at the top lasted just 24 hours before the Chicago Bears rewarded defensive Khalil Mack with an even richer contract. Fortunately, there does not seem to be any ill-will toward Mack […]

The Los Angeles Rams finally managed to find a solution to their prolonged contract negotiations with defensive tackle Aaron Donald. It appears he will have no restrictions in the 2018 NFL season opener. Donald’s extensive holdout raised questions about his readiness for Week 1 against the Oakland Raiders. However, according to Rams insider Myles Simmons, head […]

After missing training camp for the second straight year, Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald has his new deal and is feeling good going into Monday night’s season opener. “I feel good, in shape,” Donald said via The Los Angeles Times. “The rust is getting knocked off just right.” Last year Donald didn’t report until […]

The Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears made quite the investment recently when they made Aaron Donald and Khalil Mack the two highest-paid defensive players in the league. Their lucrative contract extensions have caught the eye of Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. Clowney is also in pursuit of his next contract. According to Aaron Wilson […]

The Los Angeles Rams finally managed to reward defensive tackle Aaron Donald with a lucrative extension. Although his reign as the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL was brief, the deal was further proof of the Rams’ willingness to pay its star players. However, it is safe to assume that the six-year, $135 million comes […]

Following months of speculation, the Los Angeles Rams finally agreed to a lucrative six-year, $135 million extension with star defensive tackle Aaron Donald this past week. This has put forth a high level of excitement within the franchise that Donald is back in the fold, which is something that Pro Bowl running back Todd Gurley […]

The Los Angeles Rams recently made defensive tackle Aaron Donald the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL, setting the bar for the league’s elite pass-rushers. Needless to say, the deal has caught the attention of Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa. According to NFL salary cap expert Joel Corry, Bosa could be looking to […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay was notably giddy when discussing defensive tackle Aaron Donald’s looming contract negotiations earlier in the week. The reasoning behind his unusual optimism at the time has now become clear. It seems McVay himself got an insider tip about both sides nearing an agreement. ESPN Insider Adam Schefter said […]

The Los Angeles Rams finally managed to secure defensive tackle Aaron Donald for the long haul. Now all eyes are on the Oakland Raiders’ situation with defensive end Khalil Mack. There was hope that Donald’s deal would give more clarity on a potential deal for Mack. However, ESPN Insider Adam Schefter said on NFL Live […]

Los Angeles Rams superstar Aaron Donald finally got his massive new contract after a long wait. And after Odell Beckham Jr. and Aaron Rodgers also got paid this week, that now leaves Oakland Raiders stud Khalil Mack as the most high-profile star without a new deal. That fact isn’t lost on Raiders teammate Bruce Irvin, […]

The Los Angeles Rams and defensive tackle Aaron Donald have agreed to a record 6-year, $135 million extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Long time coming: Rams and Aaron Donald finalizing a record 6-year, $135 million, including $87 million guaranteed, per source. Richest defensive deal in NFL history. Donald now tied to LA for next […]

Aaron Donald remains on a holdout, but do he and the Los Angeles Rams already have an agreement in place? That’s the big question posed by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, who wonders whether the good vibes coming from the Rams’ camp are an indication that Donald’s contract has been smoothed out and only […]

The Los Angeles Rams are reportedly on the verge of reaching a deal with defensive tackle Aaron Donald. It seems defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is just as excited about the rumors as Rams fans are. The Rams defensive starters got their first taste of action last week against Houston Texans. Suh left an intriguing caption […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay was unusually giddy about defensive tackle Aaron Donald’s looming contract extension during a recent press conference. As a result, there are now a number of reports that have followed up suggesting the same thing. Rumors suggest that Donald and the Rams are on the verge of reaching a deal. NFL Reporter […]

Reports have surfaced about the Los Angeles Rams’ optimism about signing defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Head coach Sean McVay has seemingly solidified that notion during his recent press conference. McVay has been rather non-committal about Donald’s looming contract extension. However, his recent update suggests a deal could be reached soon, according to NFL Network Insider Ian […]

Over the last few days, there have been some encouraging reports concerning contract talks with the Los Angeles Rams star and defensive tackle Aaron Donald’s extension, with the two sides getting closer to hammering it out. However, head coach Sean McVay has pumped the brakes a little on that promising notion, stating that it is […]

Head coach Sean McVay and the rest of the Los Angeles Rams haven’t seen star defensive end Aaron Donald for a while as he continues his holdout while the team negotiates a new contract. Although, there’s been talk that the record-setting deal which would finally see him return is close to getting done. McVay remains […]