Aaron Donald wants a new contract.
The defensive tackle at the Los Angeles Rams has spent the greater part of his career as the best player in football. His current deal doesn’t pay him that way. Armed with a Super Bowl ring and all the personal accolades an NFL defender can bring, Donald says he’s okay with retiring at age 31 if he and Rams don’t reconcile.
he is The gossip started before the Super Bowl And doubled on Monday On the podcast “I’m an Athlete” Along with retired NFL players Brandon Marshall and Backman Jones. for every ProFootball Talk versionDonald repeated four times during his appearance that he is “at peace” with his NFL career. But it seems to keep playing as long as the money is right.
“It’s not about the money,” Donald said in the PFT before repeatedly mentioning the word “business.” “But it worked at the end of the day. That’s what you should see.
“For me, it’s about winning. I don’t want to play football if I can’t win anyway, so I feel if I had a real chance to win another Super Bowl, it would make sense to play. But then again, it’s still work. Commercial. We have to deal with the business side of things, and if that’s not dealt with, you know, that’s the kind of situation. I’ll be fine regardless.”
So it looks like it’s about winning for Donald. and work. All this makes sense.
Where does Donald’s hold stand
Donald has three years left on Six-year deal worth $135 million who – which Sign in 2018 Since then it has outperformed as the market moved in its favour. He also has a lot of influence as he can definitely retire without any hesitation.
While it might be a negotiating tactic, the fact that he could be called off a Super Bowl ring, seven All-Pro nods, three Defensive Player of the Year awards and a first ballot to the Professional Football Hall of Fame. Hooded pocket. His $97 million football earnings certainly help his cause.
But he definitely wants to earn more, which probably means surpassing him in this case $28 million from TJ Watt to be made He is the highest paid defender in football every year. Competing for another Super Bowl would solve the deal.
But if it doesn’t, Donald will be fine. Just ask him.
Donald continued, “I don’t need to play football to be okay. I’m fine. I’ve been lucky to play this game, to earn the money I’ve earned. The accomplishments I’ve had in eight years are like – I’m complete. If I can win another one, that’s great. But If not, I’m at peace.”
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