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Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald tears up as he does a post-game interview after the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, USA, February 13, 2022. John G. Mabanglo, EPA-EFE/File.

epa09754496 Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald tears up as he does a post-game interview after  the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, USA, 13 February 2022. The annual Super Bowl is the Championship game of the NFL between the AFC Champion and the NFC Champion and has been held every year since January of 1967.  EPA-EFE/JOHN G. MABANGLO

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17105547681166504339.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald tears up as he does a post-game interview after the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, USA, February 13, 2022. John G. Mabanglo, EPA-EFE/File."/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald tears up as he does a post-game interview after the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, USA, February 13, 2022. <em>John G. Mabanglo, EPA-EFE/File</em></span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">LOS ANGELES -- Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald announced on Friday that he was retiring from the sport after ten seasons.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle, an eight-time All Pro selection, won the Super Bowl with the Rams in the 2021 season.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">He was drafted by the Rams, then the St.Louis Rams, in the first round in 2014.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;Throughout my career, I have given my everything to football both mentally and physically - 365 days a year was dedicated to becoming the best possible player I could be,&quot; Donald said in a statement.</span></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4in8wkAxLJ/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fnews-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A789300.1999999285%2C%22ls%22%3A788769.5%2C%22le%22%3A789195%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="986" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;I respected this game like no other and I&#x27;m blessed to be able to conclude my NFL career with the same franchise that drafted me. Not many people get drafted to a team, win a World Championship with that team and retire with that team. I do not, and will not, take that for granted,&quot; he said.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;I would like to thank St. Louis for the love and support during my first two years in the league as a St. Louis Ram, and through my eight years as a Los Angeles Ram. I would like to thank Los Angeles for the love and support throughout my career as well. California has become home to me and my family, and you all made it extra special,&quot; he said.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/3/5/nfl-eagles-center-jason-kelce-retires-after-13-seasons-1625"></a><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/3/5/nfl-eagles-center-jason-kelce-retires-after-13-seasons-1625">READ: Eagles center Jason Kelce retires after 13 seasons</a></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Donald is one of only three players to win the Defensive Player of the Year on three occasions, along with Lawrence Taylor and J.J. Watt.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">He was selected to the Pro Bowl in all ten years he played in the league, a record matched only by former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;We are so grateful for Aaron&#x27;s dedication to greatness and for leading our franchise on and off the field for the past decade,&quot; Rams owner Stan Kroenke said.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;He has left his mark on generations of football fans and his accomplishments, coupled with his work ethic and passion, continue to inspire his teammates, coaches and athletes across the globe. It is a privilege to have witnessed one of the greatest players of all time and we are proud that Aaron Donald will forever be part of NFL history as a member of the Rams,&quot; he added.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><strong>© Agence France-Presse</strong></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/2/12/chiefs-defeat-49ers-in-overtime-to-win-super-bowl-1158"></a><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/2/12/chiefs-defeat-49ers-in-overtime-to-win-super-bowl-1158">READ: Chiefs defeat 49ers in overtime to win Super Bowl</a></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span></div>

<p>Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald announced on Friday that he was retiring from the sport after ten seasons.</p>

Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald announced on Friday that he was retiring from the sport after ten seasons.

NFL: Rams' Aaron Donald calls time on Hall of Fame career

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NFL: Rams' Aaron Donald calls time on Hall of Fame career

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