Aaron Donald, defensive tackle, Los Angeles Rams
While the Rams are talking about how deserving Donald is of a big raise, the defensive tackle is sitting out voluntary team practices. It is Donald’s way of letting his Rams know he wants a new deal, while at the same time protecting him from freak injury in the meantime.
For now, the Rams at least picked up Donald’s fifth-year option, which will pay him $6.892 million in 2018 barring a new deal. That won’t pay this year’s bills though. Donald will earn a base salary of $1.802 million and signing bonus of $1.423 in 2017.
Throughout the stretch of Donald’s three-year career, he has yet to miss a game. He has also managed at least eight sacks per season with 28 so far on the books.
Donald is a proven contributor and a player worthy of earning elite-level pay. The Rams would be smart to open up their wallets and put their money where their mouth was earlier in discussing Donald’s future contract.