Aaron Donald Retires

[Giles]

It's been an honor watching AD this past decade. He was simply a monster and easily the single most dominant NFL player I've ever seen. I wish him nothing but the best.

 

[Pupped]

Wow.

Thanks for everything, AD.

 

[Flatlyner]

I'm gutted right now. Now WTF are we going to do about this defense.....

 

[Ram_Rally]

Wonder if he wanted another pay raise and Snead put his foot down.

 

[thirteen28]

why did they just restructure if he’s retiring? Doesn’t that mean his contract is off the books?

Good question.

I won’t begrudge AD retiring, he’s earned it, but I really hope this frees up some cap space.

Maybe the Rams knew this was coming (and Jordan hinted at it), and this might explain why the Rams are being deliberate in bringing in more pass rush help.

 

[André]

This must not have been a surprise to a bunch of people (Jourdan, our front office, maybe Jake?).

But, damn.

 

[CGI_Ram]

What does this do to the cap?

 

[Flatlyner]

Good question.

I won’t begrudge AD retiring, he’s earned it, but I really hope this frees up some cap space.

Maybe the Rams knew this was coming (and Jordan hinted at it), and this might explain why the Rams are being deliberate in bringing in more pass rush help.

When are they going to be bringing in this pass rush help? That is the only thing they haven't improved this offseason.

 

[André]

I have no idea how this affects the cap.

 

[Antonius]

I’m shaking. He did everything that was asked, and he did it perfectly, with a dedication unlike anything I’ve ever seen in a football player. I can’t even find anymore words.

 

[PhillyRam]

why did they just restructure if he’s retiring? Doesn’t that mean his contract is off the books?

Probably lessoned his hit for this yr

 

[Spider2YB]

The good news is McVay and Snead were very likely aware this was coming. I don’t believe they are caught off guard.

 

[VegasRam]

Wow.

Have to see the numbers, but may be a blessing in disguise.

Roster bonus kicked in today - was it official yesterday?

And salary guarantees the 17th - let's see what we save.

 

[Flatlyner]

why did they just restructure if he’s retiring? Doesn’t that mean his contract is off the books?

Yes, this makes no sense now. They had to have an idea yesterday when they did this. If he retires, doesn't his whole salary come off the books?

I'm still stunned, I would have thought he'd want to go on another SB run this season.

 

[thirteen28]

When are they going to be bringing in this pass rush help? That is the only thing they haven't improved this offseason.

Through trade I assume.

 

[SuperMan28]

Greatest defensive lineman I've ever watched. He's a first ballot HOF and truly one of a kind. It doesn't get any better than Aaron Donald.

 

[Psycho_X]

why did they just restructure if he’s retiring? Doesn’t that mean his contract is off the books?

When someone retires it's the same as them being cut so it just accelerates. I have no idea how it affects it but I'm assuming the restructure was to help the Rams spread the dead money out easier.

Rams were obviously aware of it because they immediately posted about it with a montage of highlights. So they've been planning for this all along at least. Still sucks though.

 

[Angry Ram]

Legend...gonna miss that dude forever. And thankful I got to see him play live twice. Once as a rookie in 2014 and again during the SB season.

 

[HitStick]

I imagine the front office knew this was coming and that’s why there’s been such a heavy investment in offense

 

[I like Rams]