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Goodell Grants Rams Two-Game Exemption for Aaron Donald

8/31/2026

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The Los Angeles Rams received a two-game roster exemption for defensive tackle Aaron Donald.
Commissioner Roger Goodell granted the exemption, which expires on Friday, Sept. 11.
Donald signed a one-year, $20 million contract with $10 million base salary, $10 million per-game bonuses, and $10 million playoff incentives.
Head coach Sean McVay said the Rams will decide Donald’s Week 1 status day by day.

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The Los Angeles Rams received a two-game roster exemption for defensive tackle Aaron Donald.
Commissioner Roger Goodell granted the exemption, which expires on Friday, Sept. 11.
Donald signed a one-year, $20 million contract with $10 million base salary, $10 million per-game bonuses, and $10 million playoff incentives.
Head coach Sean McVay said the Rams will decide Donald’s Week 1 status day by day.