Aaron Donald owns 7 of PFF’s 10 highest-graded interior DL seasons

His one-year deal starts at $20 million.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 21 min read

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Aaron Donald owns 7 of the 10 highest-graded seasons among interior DL 🤯 https://t.co/GDy3Sr2jfk

What happened: Donald has been activated for the NFL opener.

Why it matters: The grading mark adds context to his return for the 2026 season.

By the numbers: 7 of the 10 highest-graded seasons by an interior defensive lineman belong to Donald.

What to watch: Donald’s regular-season availability will be the next focus.

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