NFL Star Aaron Donald Announces Retirement

Friday saw Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald retire. Donald announced his retirement on Twitter.

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"Throughout my career, I have given my everything to football both mentally and physically - 365 days a year was dedicated to becoming the best football player I could be," he said in a statement.

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Donald, 32, played his entire 10-year career with the Rams, starting in St. Louis and moving to Los Angeles when the team moved.

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"As I turn my focus to a new chapter, I don't know what the future holds but I am excited about the off-the-field possibilities," Donald tweeted on Friday.

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"I'm excited to spend more time with my children, Jaeda, AJ, Aaric, and Aali, as well as my wife Erica.

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Being able to play this game with them was the biggest reward, and I can't wait to see them fulfill their dreams as much as they have watched me fulfill mine."

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As per ESPN, only two NFL players in history have played for at least ten seasons and been selected to the Pro Bowl: Donald and Barry Sanders, the legendary player of the Detroit Lions.

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According to the Rams website, coach Sean McVay described him as "an elite competitor, someone who leads by example in a way that's authentic to him, and an exceptional teammate who inspires everyone around him to be the best version of themselves."

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