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The Los Angeles Rams reportedly made Aaron Donald the highest paid defensive player in the league after the team’s Super Bowl victory in February over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Donald, a formidable defensive tackle and seven-time All-Pro first team, on Monday accepted a reworked contract that will keep him in the Rams uniform for the 2024 season.
Aaron Donald # 99 of the Los Angeles Rams takes off from the limits Joe Burrow # 9 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images)
According to the NFL Network, Donald will receive a $ 40 million increase. It is expected to receive $ 65 million guaranteed over the next two seasons and $ 95 million by 2024.
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Los Angeles announced the extension but did not disclose the terms of the deal.
“What’s up, this is Aaron Donald. I’m locked up again,” the defensive star said. “We’re going to get another ring. Why not? At SoFi Stadium, chills just thinking about it. We’re going to work.”
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Donald has been one of the best defensive players to take the football field from recent memory.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald # 99 heats up against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 7, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images)
Since joining the Rams in 2014, Donald has played at least 16 games seven of the eight years he has been playing. He has won the Defensive Player of the Year award three times and was the Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2014. He has been named to the Pro Bowl in each of his eight professional seasons.
It had 84 tackles and 12.5 sacks in 2021.
Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams has the George Halas Trophy after the NFC Championship NFL Football Game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, January 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (Photo by AP / Mark J. Terrill)
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He contemplated retiring from the NFL after winning the Super Bowl a few months ago. But now, it looks like it’s blocked and loaded for another potential championship.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Ryan Gaydos is the sports editor for Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to Ryan.Gaydos@fox.com.