Aaron Donald, the renowned defensive tackle for the Rams, has announced his retirement from professional football. The decision came after a playoff loss, which he communicated to Rams' coach Sean McVay with a succinct two-word message. Donald listed his numerous accomplishments and expressed a deep sense of fulfillment with his career, stating, "I'm complete. I'm full." He mentioned that his passion for the game has diminished, feeling "burnt out", indicating that the drive to continue playing is no longer present.
Aaron Donald says feeling 'burnt out' ultimately lead to his decision to retire. 😕 https://t.co/U4ZbC4hLmb https://t.co/duLBKGOrKM
"I'm complete. I'm full. I think the passion to play the game is no longer there for me." Aaron Donald full of emotions explaining his decision to retire 🥺 (via @AaronDonald97) https://t.co/DNxbFsxckt
Aaron Donald listing all his accomplishments 😢 Saying his passing for the game is gone (via @AaronDonald97) https://t.co/b6jlyn2gdx
Rams' Sean McVay reveals how Aaron Donald indicated he was going to retire https://t.co/joRh623cTV
Aaron Donald’s two-word retirement message to Sean McVay after playoff heartbreak https://t.co/RplT1eQXXi https://t.co/DxLmYh9WxH