Aaron Donald ends retirement, returns to Los Angeles Rams

Key Points:

• Aaron Donald has ended his 2 1/2-year retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams, signing a one-year, incentive-laden contract worth at least $20 million to pursue another Super Bowl title.
• The 35-year-old defensive lineman, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl champion, has been training intensively and joined a light practice with the Rams, though his participation in the season opener remains undecided.
• Donald's decision was influenced by the Rams' strengthened defensive line, including the addition of Myles Garrett, with whom he has exchanged texts during his comeback preparations.
• The Rams, led by coach Sean McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford, are favored to win another Super Bowl, now boasting a more balanced team with key defensive acquisitions alongside Donald.
• Donald's return not only boosts the Rams' defense but also resets his eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as he aims to add another championship alongside emerging defensive talents.