Aaron Donald enjoyed a stellar NFL career that will undoubtedly land him in Canton by the time he is eligible.
He's got the hardware, with three Defensive Player of the Year awards. He's got the jewelry, with a Super Bowl 56 ring. He's got the numbers, with 111 career sacks, among other impressive figures.
Donald also has the respect of the sports world, and the respect — and fear — of many of his peers. For the entirety of his 10-year career, Donald tormented opposing quarterbacks. It's only natural that when he decided to call it quits, the Rams sent a message to signal callers around:
"Quarterbacks rejoice."
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One quarterback, divisional foe Kyler Murray, didn't wait long to express his happiness upon hearing the news.
But Murray, like many others, also took time to shower Donald with praise.
Rams personnel all issued statements praising Donald, including owner Stan Kroenke, general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay.
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Donald's talents transcended the sports world, and elicited praise from many who either played with him, played against him, covered him or even just watched him play.