Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald is reportedly eyeing a post-playing media career despite his rumored plans to return to football. Donald has been retired for two years now, ending his career on a high note as a defender who was elite at creating pressure at his age. Now, at the age of 35, Donald is trying to return to the football field, testing his body to see if it is possible to play at an elite level. The Rams star is one of the best defenders ever, able to play run defense and rush the passer at an elite level, shedding blocks and taking on double teams, even triple teams. Nov 26, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesWhile LA is hoping to get one more season of Donald, along with Myles Garrett, for a full-on Super Bowl push. However, a return to the gridiron is not the only move that the defender.According to Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports, Donald is setting up his post-playing career, whether it happens in 2026 or a year from now.“As he weighs a decision about whether to return to football, Aaron Donald is also making moves in the media space, Front Office Sports has learned,” Glasspiegel wrote in his story. “Donald has signed with Jon Rosen’s management team at Envisionary to grow his businesses, brand partnerships, and overall profile in the media and entertainment industries, Rosen confirmed to FOS.”Additionally, Donald is working on a docuseries, adding further fuel to the fire that a football return is possible, given that the series would get more attention as a “Last Dance” type documentary. Dec 10, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn ImagesHow likely is Aaron Donald to play football again?While there is not much definitive information either way, there is plenty of momentum building around the idea of Donald coming back. Head coach Sean McVay admitted “things are going in the right direction” in terms of Donald coming back to the field, while acknowledging that there is still a lot of unknown.Still, it seems like the odds are increasing, rather than decreasing, that Donald lines up with Garrett. “And if there’s an arrow, it’s trending upwards.”The post Aaron Donald’s Post-Playing Career Plans Revealed Amid Return Rumors appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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