RT @RapSheet: From @GMFB: A look at the financials for the #Rams and Aaron Donald, with LA happily ready to pay all $30M Via @gmfb on X
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What happened: Donald’s return to the Los Angeles Rams is official on a one-year contract after his retirement ended. Playoff incentives can lift the agreement’s value to $30 million.

Why it matters: The contract gives Los Angeles a veteran defensive presence for the 2026 season while tying a third of its maximum value to postseason benchmarks.

By the numbers: The $10 million in incentives represents one-third of the deal’s $30 million maximum value.

What to watch: Donald is eligible for the Rams’ Sept. 10 opener.

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