LOS ANGELES — Defensive tackle Aaron Donald will be the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL for the second time in his career. And coach Sean McVay is thrilled Donald is getting paid and continuing his career with the Los Angeles Rams.
“He’s earned it,” McVay said on Monday afternoon on SiriusXM radio. “And he truly is one of one in my opinion. Means so much to me, to our organization. I think the respect that he’s garnered around this league from guys that have done it at such a high level. What he’s accomplished through his eight years is unparalleled.
“[We] wanted to be able to find a solution to getting him taken care of, having him continue to lead the way for our team, for our defense. We had a feeling it was trending in the right direction when he was at my wedding on Saturday night.”
Donald has been the face of the franchise since the team moved from St. Louis to Los Angeles and by reworking his contract, the Rams have given Donald the opportunity to finish his career with the organization and potentially win another Super Bowl. The deal gives Donald a $40 million raise over the final three years of his existing contract, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter, making him the first non-quarterback to eclipse $30 million per season. The contract is structured in such a way that Donald can either retire or return for the 2024 season for an additional $30 million guaranteed, sources told Schefter.
Donald’s résumé seems endless: Three Defensive Player of the Year awards, Defensive Rookie of the Year, first team All-Pro for seven straight seasons. And now, a Super Bowl ring.
Donald has more than 100 more pass rush wins than anyone else in the NFL over the past five seasons, despite being double teamed at the highest rate in the NFL, according to ESPN Stats & Information. Nobody else in the top eight on the pass rush win…
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