Rams star Aaron Donald reminds NFL he’s still a problem 1,050 days later

Aaron Donald ended a 1,050-day wait for an NFL sack, taking down Arizona rookie Carson Beck as the Los Angeles Rams faced the Cardinals on Sunday. The 35-year-old defensive tackle’s return to the stat sheet after retiring in 2023 is a sign he can still make plays at the highest level.

Donald’s first sack since 31 December 2023 came early in the second quarter, when Beck tried to escape the pocket on third-and-3. He later added half a sack, finishing with 1.5 for the afternoon. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year had said he was not worried about the drought, stressing that winning mattered most.