Super Bowl winner Aaron Donald has announced that he will immediately retire from football.
The 32-year-old penned a social media post on Friday morning announcing his decision.
Donald wrote, "Cheers to what's next—extending a big thank you to the Rams and all of the fans for your support over these last ten years—much love.
"For ten years, I have been fortunate to play the game of football at the highest level. I'm thankful for the people I've met along the way, the relationships I've built, and the things I've accomplished with my teammates and individually."
A three-time Defensive Player of The Year and eight-time First-Team All-Pro, Donald will go down as one of the greatest players in NFL history. Donald also played an integral part in the Rams' Super Bowl 56 win. The monstrous defensive tackle made the game-winning play in that Super Bowl.
Head coach Sean McVay said, "The great players in our league elevate the people around them, and Aaron has modelled the way for our team as long as I've been with the Rams.
"He's 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. As great of a player as he is, he's an even better person. He is truly one of one and epitomizes everything right about sports."
Rams GM Les Snead said, "There will never be another Aaron Donald."
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