The reigning AP Defensive Player of the Year won’t be escaping from LA anytime soon.
The Rams agreed to terms on a six-year contract extension with Donald that will keep the star pass-rusher in Los Angeles through the 2024 season and make him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.
Terms have yet to officially be released, but it’s believed Donald and the team are finalizing a deal worth $135 million which includes $87 million in guaranteed money.
#LARams + @aarondonald97 agree to terms on a six-year extension.
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— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 31, 2018
The deal, which includes a $40 million signing bonus, means Donald will be on the field to face the Oakland Raiders when the Rams open their season on Monday Night Football.
It also means there are a couple of people who may not be returning to work after Labor Day.
“To retire my mom & dad.” — Aaron Donald, who just got $87 million guaranteed from the Rams, on his life goal. His mom drove a public school bus for two decades. His dad recycled tires. pic.twitter.com/MZqI9srW38
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 31, 2018
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