Aaron Donald will forever be etched in the memory of the LA Rams franchise, but his retirement could be shorter than a no-legged centipede.
Donald announced his retirement in March, but Rams GM Les Snead told the Rich Eisen show that the former three-time defensive player of the year could yet be called upon if the team makes a deep playoff run.
“I did mention to Aaron that going back to our Super Bowl run, that there was a player by the name of Eric Weddle, who kind of jumped into the playoffs, and we signed him to the practice squad,” Snead said. “And we standard elevated him for four straight games to a Super Bowl championship. So, I did mention if we happen to get to the playoffs again, maybe we’ll circle back and see if the cup’s not quite filled. But that’s just a rumor. I doubt Aaron’s going to do that.”
In what less than two years ago when the Rams called up a bruised and battered Weddle, and not only did he snap in every playoff game, but he took the Rams all the way to Superbowl glory.
“Aaron’s one of those guys where he’s so principled, he might feel uncomfortable that, ‘You know what, I didn’t go through those other 18 (games) with the guys, I’m not sure I can go through the playoffs with them.'” Snead said. “Not sure. We might tempt him. No breaking news here.”
Snead made the off the cuff remark in such a way that it could be enticing for Donald to win yet another ring.
The Rams must first win their division before Donald even enters the talks of a viable shock option.
