Could Rams DT Aaron Donald Be 'Biggest Trade Deadline Pickup' Ever?
When it's all said and done for Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, he will be on a short list of the greatest players of all time.
And not just the greatest to ever play his position or defensively - the nine-time Pro Bowler is simply one of the best to ever play the game of football.
But could Donald be the move this season? ESPN recently listed the future Hall of Famer as one of the most intriguing players for this upcoming year due to the uncertainty surrounding his future in Los Angeles.
"If they are bad again and decide to sell at the trade deadline, could Donald go somewhere and be the missing piece to a contender's Super Bowl run, the way Von Miller was for the Rams two years ago," ESPN writes. "If healthy, Donald could be the biggest trade deadline pickup in league history -- if the Rams decide to see what they can get for him and if he's willing to leave."
Despite a down year by his standards, being limited to 11 games, five sacks and 11 quarterback hits - all career-lows - Donald was still named to his ninth career Pro Bowl in just as many career seasons.
While injuries can be to blame for Los Angeles' disappointing 5-12 campaign last season, another slow start could entice the front office to at least make some phone calls. And if Donald is a part of talks, his $13.5 million base salary is something to weigh considering the value he brings.
While seeing the three-time Defensive Player of the Year in another jersey would be a shock, the return for Los Angeles would likely kick start its rebuild.
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