Not yet five months removed from announcing his retirement, Aaron Donald was back with the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday. But he was only there to see old friends and offer pointers, not for a comeback. 

Who will grace the cover of 'Madden NFL 25'? Could wunderkind quarterback C.J. Stroud receive the honor? How about prolific wide receiver Justin Jefferson? Bobby Kownack spotlights five intriguing candidates.

Speaking with NFL Network's Steve Wyche at the Annual League Meeting on Sunday, Rams head coach Sean McVay acknowledged that it will be a challenge to replace Aaron Donald's presence.

Aaron Donald ate his fill of quarterbacks in a decade of mauling opposing offenses, and the shoo-in future Hall of Famer broke his silence on retirement. "I'm burnt out, if anything, the best way to say it is that I'm full, I'm complete," Donald said. 

With Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald retiring after 10 seasons, NFL.com's Christian Gonzales spotlights five of the 10-time Pro Bowlers best performances in his career.

From his first NFL season to his last, Los Angeles Rams defender Aaron Donald was a true force on the field. Judy Battista puts his stunning career in context. 

Aaron Donald's retirement announcement rocked the NFL world on Friday. Here's a collection of appreciation posts from the NFL community that flooded social media.

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has announced his retirement following 10 NFL seasons. 

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NFL.com's Eric Edholm breaks down three things to watch for when the Los Angeles Rams face the Detroit Lions on Sunday during Super Wild Card Weekend.

The AFC and NFC rosters for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games were revealed Wednesday night on NFL Network and NFL.com.

Despite dealing with illnesses this week, two Cowboys starters should be available on Sunday. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks and cornerback Stephon Gilmore are both expected to play against the Bills in Week 15 after missing time this week.

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NFL.com's Christian Gonzales breaks down six things to watch for when the Philadelphia Eagles meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cincinnati Bengals host the Los Angeles Rams in a "Monday Night Football" doubleheader.

2023 feels like the Year of the Defensive Tackle. With that in mind, Bucky Brooks ranks his top five players at the position. Where does current Chiefs holdout Chris Jones slot? Plus, a striking trend at wide receiver and the emerging bromance between Aaron Rodgers and Zach Wilson.

Thanks to a massively disappointing 2022 campaign and a quiet offseason, Aaron Donald and the Rams are flying completely under the radar in 2023.

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2023 NFL season. Which players joined Raiders RB Josh Jacobs from Nos. 20-11?

Justin Jefferson's dominance as a receiver lands him on the list of players to whom Adam Schein would award the exclusive rating of 99 on "Madden." Who else joins Jefferson in Schein's version of the 99 Club?

Over the past dozen years, nine different NFL players have received the top spot in 'The Top 100 Players' countdown. So, who is the best of the best? Adam Schein supplies his ranking of the No. 1s.

Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was announced as a member of Madden NFL 24's "99 Club" on Tuesday, marking his record-breaking seventh appearance in the prestigious group. 

Will the Honey Badger lead the Saints back to the playoffs? How will A.J. Brown build on a sensational first year with the Eagles? Eric Edholm picks the top non-QB MVP candidate for each NFC team heading into the 2023 NFL season.

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Sean McVay and Co. did not exactly light the world on fire in their follow-up to winning Super Bowl LVI, stumbling to an injury-riddled 5-12 season. Can they bounce back in 2023? Adam Rank examines the state of the Los Angeles Rams.

Rams head coach Sean McVay believes the all-star trio of Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford will come back with something to prove in 2023.

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald says the 2023 season will "be different" with the departures of former teammates Jalen Ramsey, Bobby Wagner and Leonard Floyd. 

"GMFB" breaks down recently retired Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald's impact during Super Bowl LVI.

NFL Network's Peter Schrager highlights Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald's draft process from 2014.

"GMFB" break down what does the Los Angeles Rams world look like without defensive tackle Aaron Donald.

NFL Network's Jason McCourty looks back at Top 5 moments from Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald's 10-year career.

NFL Insider Ian Rapoport details defensive end Aaron Donald's decision to retire after 10 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.

Watch defensive tackle Aaron Donald's best plays from a 10-year career with the Los Angeles Rams.

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald announces his retirement after 10 seasons in NFL.

Watch all of Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald's top plays from the 2023 NFL season.

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald induces a wild lateral from Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, resulting in a 15-yard loss for the Lions.

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald talks to Ray Lewis about receiving the 2024 Pro Bowl Games nod.

NFL Network's Sherree Burruss reveals the 12 defensive linemen (six from the AFC and six from the NFC) who have been named to the 2024 Pro Bowl Games roster.

Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald boosts his 2023 sack total to 8.0 via fourth quarter takedown of New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor for a loss of 9 yards.

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Kobie Turner and defensive lineman Aaron Donald combine to corral New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor for a big 4-yard sack to halt the Giants drive.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr explains why Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald is "one of the best football players that we've all ever seen" in their time.

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald lassos Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson for near-sack before incompletion late in first half.

NFL Network's Jason McCourty's top defensive plays from Week 13.

Sack safety! Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald's menacing bull-rush plants Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco inside his own end zone for a combo sack alongside Rams rookie defensive tackle Kobie Turner.

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is a force on unblocked TFL.

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald detonates on Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, causing an incompletion.

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald nearly forces sack-fumble on third-and-long.

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald's first sack of game forces Packers into red-zone FG try.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Aaron Donald secures his second sack of first quarter vs. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Aaron Donald plows Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott into the turf for an opening-drive sack.

"GMFB" selects the defensive player who will stand out in the Week 8 matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys, and which team has the better throwback jersey on this week's Throwdown Thursday.

NFL Network's Shaun O'Hara and David Carr reveal the main factors they're looking out for in Sunday's Los Angeles Rams vs. Dallas Cowboys matchup in Week 8.