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<h2 style="text-align: center">Arizona Cardinals 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The Cardinals had a <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2009/6/11/906146/origins-of-football-1890s-to-1933" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">history</a> as an amateur club with their origins in the latter part of the 19th century. They played as the Morgan Athletic Club for 22 years from 1898 to 1920. 
In 1920, the team was one of the founder members of the NFL alongside the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/green-bay-packers/">Green Bay Packers</a> and the Bears, who were based in Decatur at the time. 
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-399717" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201004172920/unnamed-102.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="303" />
The <a href="https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/arizona-cardinals/team-facts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cardinals</a> spent 40 seasons in Chicago but played the 1944 NFL season under a different name, the Card-Pitt. The move was due to numerous football players drafted into active service. As a result, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Cardinals <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/sports/football/15steagles.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">merged</a> for a single season. 
However, their abysmal performance led to them being <a href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2009/1/23/730266/a-look-back-at-1944-when-t" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">labeled</a> as "Car-Pitts" as they didn't <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/1944.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">win</a> a single game and disbanded after the war ended in 1945. 
Like the Bears, the Cardinals also switched their base of operations. The team moved to Missouri. From 1963, they had a state rival in the form of the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs-nfl/">Kansas City Chiefs</a>. 


[caption id="attachment_382450" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-382450 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200919073726/2020-09-13T200631Z_477310491_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NFL-ARIZONA-CARDINALS-AT-SAN-FRANCISCO-49ERS.jpg" alt="Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray warms ahead of the season opening game against San Francisco 49ers in Week One." width="1920" height="1280" /> September 13, 2020; Santa Clara, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS[/caption]
In 1988, the franchise moved west to the state of Phoenix. Despite their move, they remained in the NFC's East Division until the 2002 NFL expansion. At this time, the league assigned them to the NFC West where they played alongside the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/">San Francisco 49ers</a>, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams. 
The Arizona Cardinals finished the <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2019</a> NFL season 2nd in the NFC West. As a result, their post-season drought has entered a 6th season, which the franchise will hope to end quickly. They finished the season at 8th in the overall NFC standings. 
The Cardinal's 2020 campaign rounded out with an 8-8 record and the franchise placed 3rd in the NFC West. The Phoenix-based entity did not qualify; however, they managed to improve on their 5-10-1 record from the previous season.


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<h2 style="text-align: center">Owner Achievements</h2>
The Cardinals are a family-owned team with ownership passing down the Bidwill family. The Bidwill's first involvement in the team came in 1933 when Bidwell purchased the team in Chicago.
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Later, his son, Bill Bidwill, took control of the team for nearly 4 decades before passing on the baton of President and owner to his son Michael in <a href="https://www.azcardinals.com/team/front-office-roster/michael-j-bidwill" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2007</a>. This came after Bill oversaw the Cardinals' move from the Sun Devil Stadium to the University of Phoenix Stadium. 

<h2 style="text-align: center">Arizona Cardinals Achievements</h2>
The Arizona Cardinals have tasted success with their NFL Championship wins in the pre-Super-Bowl era as the Chicago Cardinals. The franchise endured a 61-season drought before achieving success in the form of a maiden conference championship.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-399723" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201004173049/5-45.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
They clinched the NFC title in 2008 and earned a trip to the <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200902010crd.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Super Bowl XLIII</a> game to face the Pittsburgh Steelers. Besides these, the <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cardinals</a> have claimed 7 divisional titles and have made it to the Playoffs 10 times. 
The franchise is starved of success on an individual level and is one of seven NFL sides to have not produced a single regular-season <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-nfl-mvp-award.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MVP</a> winner. 

<h2 style="text-align: center">Arizona Cardinals Logo</h2>
The Cardinals' original logo featured the letter 'C' encircled by a larger C in all deep red. Later, when they merged with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a single season, the logo read out "Card-Pitt". For the next dozen seasons, the Cardinal was given a brown color, and it stood on the seam of a football. 
In 1960, when the team departed Chicago, they created a crest featuring a beefed-up Cardinal sprinting towards the end zone with a football in hand. 
The Cardinal football player became more prominent in the 1962 season as it sprinted through a loop. 
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-399724" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201004173109/Arizona-Cardinals-Logo-History.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="1158" />
In 1970, the Cardinals introduced a version of the logo that fans still see on the jersey today. It featured a Cardinal staring to the right. 
The franchise retained the design but changed the brightened red face and yellow beak. 6 NFL seasons later, the team oversaw another minor change. As the team changed their name from Phoenix Cardinals to Arizona Cardinals, their colors red and yellow in their logo became a tad darker. 
The franchise continued with this logo for eleven seasons before shaking things up ahead of the 2005 NFL season. Their new logo saw the Cardinal get a fierce glare. 
Its beak appeared much more prominent than earlier. Furthermore, they changed the outline to give the impression of the staring downwards as though surveying the scene. What's more, the black line near the front of the Cardinal's face is sharper, thus adding to the mean look. 

<h2 style="text-align: center">Arizona Cardinals 2022 Sponsors</h2>
The Cardinals have partnered up with Gila River Hotels &amp; Casinos in a 15-year deal. The partnership includes Cardinals-themed contests, custom Cardinals-designed hotel rooms, and other promotions throughout the NFL season. This move comes in after a longstanding ban against casino advertising in 2018.
Dignity Health clinched the naming rights for the Arizona Cardinals Training Center. The naming rights were handed over to the practice facility and main office in a 10-year agreement that changed the name from Cards’ Tempe house. Moreover, the franchise has been working at the Tempe facility since 1989 and recently underwent $15 million worth of various upgrades.

<h2 style="text-align: center">Arizona Cardinals 2022 Roster Foundation</h2>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Quarterbacks</td>
<td>#16 Jarrett Guarantano

#12 Colt McCoy

#19 Trace McSorley

#1 Kyler Murray</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Running Backs</td>
<td>#26 Eno Benjamin

#6 James Conner

#30 Keaontay Ingram

#29 Jonathan Ward

#24 Darrel Williams</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wide Receivers</td>
<td>#82 Andre Baccellia

#38 Victor Bolden

#2 Marquise Brown

#83 Greg Dortch

#18 A.J. Green

#10 DeAndre Hopkins

#17 Andy Isabella

#31 Jontre Kirklin

#4 Rondale Moore

#32 JaVonta Payton

#13 Antoine Wesley</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tight Ends</td>
<td>#89 Stephen Anderson

#86 Zach Ertz

#85 Trey McBride

#49 Chris Pierce Jr.

#80 Bernhard Seikovits

#87 Maxx Williams</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Offensive Linemen</td>
<td>#68 Kelvin Beachum

#73 Rashaad Coward

#72 Cody Ford

#64 Sean Harlow

#78 Marquis Hayes

#76 Will Hernandez

#61 Rodney Hudson

#74 D.J. Humphries

#63 Danny Isidora

#79 Josh Jones

#65 Greg Long

#60 Koda Martin

#66 Joshua Miles

#71 Justin Murray

#67 Justin Pugh

#54 Lecitus Smith</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Defensive Linemen</td>
<td>#94 Zach Allen

#91 Michael Dogbe

#93 Jonathan Ledbetter

#99 J.J. Watt

#95 Leki Fotu

#75 Manny Jones

#90 Rashard Lawrence

#70 Christian Ringo

#92 Antwaun Woods</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Linebackers</td>
<td>#25 Zaven Collins

#56 Ben Niemann

#9 Isaiah Simmons

#47 Ezekiel Turner

#51 Tanner Vallejo

#57 Nick Vigil

#59 Joe Walker

#50 Chandler Wooten

#52 Victor Dimukeje

#45 Dennis Gardeck

#44 Markus Golden

#42 Devon Kennard

#43 Jesse Luketa

#41 Myjai Sanders

#97 Cameron Thomas</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Defensive Backs</td>
<td>#33 Antonio Hamilton

#36 Josh Jackson

#35 Christian Matthew

#7 Byron Murphy Jr.

#39 Jace Whittaker

#20 Marco Wilson

#3 Budda Baker

#48 Tae Daley

#22 Deionte Thompson

#34 Jalen Thompson

#28 Charles Washington

#38 James Wiggins</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Special Team</td>
<td>#5 Matt Prater

#46 Aaron Brewer

#14 Andy Lee</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">2022 Charity</h2>
Cardinals Charities support programs to enhance opportunities for children, women, and minorities in the state of Arizona. Since its inception, Cardinals Charities has distributed more than $9.1 million to hundreds of worthy charitable organizations on behalf of the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL. The grants are awarded on an annual basis in response to applications from various qualified non-profit organizations.
Additionally, the Cardinals made a $1 million funding donation to the AZ Coronavirus relief fund, which is meant to give financial support to multiple organizations trying to deal with the impact of COVID-19. Moreover, the Cardinals license plate system comes in to bring a portion of the cost that will benefit Cardinals charities.

<h2 style="text-align: center">Achievements and History</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="301">Founded</td>
<td width="301">1988</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Owner</td>
<td width="301">Michael Bidwill</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">CEO</td>
<td width="301">Michael Bidwill</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Head Coach</td>
<td width="301">Kliff Kingsbury</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">General Manager</td>
<td width="301">Steve Keim</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Stadium</td>
<td width="301">State Farm Stadium</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Location</td>
<td width="301">Glendale, Arizona, west of Phoenix</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Sponsors</td>
<td width="301">Gila River Hotels &amp; Casinos, Dignity Health, Mountainside Fitness, Cox Communications,</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Championships</td>
<td width="301">League championships (2)

NFL Championships (pre-1970 AFL-NFL merger) (2)

1925, 1947

Conference championships (1)

NFC: 2008

Division championships (7)

NFL Western: 1947, 1948

NFC East: 1974, 1975

NFC West: 2008, 2009, 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Official Website</td>
<td width="301">Arizona Cardinals- <a href="https://www.azcardinals.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.azcardinals.com</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Cardinals had a history as an amateur club with their origins in the latter part of the 19th century. They played as the Morgan Athletic Club for 22 years from 1898 to 1920.  In 1920, the team was one of the founder members of the NFL alongside the Green Bay Packers and the Bears, who were based in Decatur at the time.  The Cardinals spent 40 seasons in Chicago but played the 1944 NFL season under a different name, the Card-Pitt. The move was due to numerous football players drafted into active service. As a result, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Cardinals merged for a single season. However, their abysmal performance led to them being labeled as &#8220;Car-Pitts&#8221; as they didn&#8217;t win a single game and disbanded after the war ended in 1945.  Like the Bears, the Cardinals also switched their base of operations. The team moved to Missouri. From 1963, they had a state rival in the form of the Kansas City Chiefs.  September 13, 2020; Santa Clara, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi&#8217;s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS In 1988, the franchise moved west to the state of Phoenix. Despite their move, they remained in the NFC&#8217;s East Division until the 2002 NFL expansion. At this time, the league assigned them to the NFC West where they played alongside the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams.  The Arizona Cardinals finished the 2019 NFL season 2nd in the NFC West. As a result, their post-season drought has entered a 6th season, which the franchise will hope to end quickly. They finished the season at 8th in the overall NFC standings.  The Cardinal&#8217;s 2020 campaign rounded out with an 8-8 record and the franchise placed 3rd in the NFC West. The Phoenix-based entity did not qualify; however, they managed to improve on their 5-10-1 record from the previous season. Nov 15, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS Owner Achievements The Cardinals are a family-owned team with ownership passing down the Bidwill family. The Bidwill&#8217;s first involvement in the team came in 1933 when Bidwell purchased the team in Chicago. Later, his son, Bill Bidwill, took control of the team for nearly 4 decades before passing on the baton of President and owner to his son Michael in 2007. This came after Bill oversaw the Cardinals&#8217; move from the Sun Devil Stadium to the University of Phoenix Stadium.  Arizona Cardinals Achievements The Arizona Cardinals have tasted success with their NFL Championship wins in the pre-Super-Bowl era as the Chicago Cardinals. The franchise endured a 61-season drought before achieving success in the form of a maiden conference championship. They clinched the NFC title in 2008 and earned a trip to the Super Bowl XLIII game to face the Pittsburgh Steelers. Besides these, the Cardinals have claimed 7 divisional titles and have made it to the Playoffs 10 times.  The franchise is starved of success on an individual level and is one of seven NFL sides to have not produced a single regular-season MVP winner.  Arizona Cardinals Logo The Cardinals&#8217; original logo featured the letter &#8216;C&#8217; encircled by a larger C in all deep red. Later, when they merged with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a single season, the logo read out &#8220;Card-Pitt&#8221;. For the next dozen seasons, the Cardinal was given a brown color, and it stood on the seam of a football.  In 1960, when the team departed Chicago, they created a crest featuring a beefed-up Cardinal sprinting towards the end zone with a football in hand.  The Cardinal football player became more prominent in the 1962 season as it sprinted through a loop.  In 1970, the Cardinals introduced a version of the logo that fans still see on the jersey today. It featured a Cardinal staring to the right.  The franchise retained the design but changed the brightened red face and yellow beak. 6 NFL seasons later, the team oversaw another minor change. As the team changed their name from Phoenix Cardinals to Arizona Cardinals, their colors red and yellow in their logo became a tad darker.  The franchise continued with this logo for eleven seasons before shaking things up ahead of the 2005 NFL season. Their new logo saw the Cardinal get a fierce glare.  Its beak appeared much more prominent than earlier. Furthermore, they changed the outline to give the impression of the staring downwards as though surveying the scene. What&#8217;s more, the black line near the front of the Cardinal&#8217;s face is sharper, thus adding to the mean look.  Arizona Cardinals 2022 Sponsors The Cardinals have partnered up with Gila River Hotels &amp; Casinos in a 15-year deal. The partnership includes Cardinals-themed contests, custom Cardinals-designed hotel rooms, and other promotions throughout the NFL season. This move comes in after a longstanding ban against casino advertising in 2018. Dignity Health clinched the naming rights for the Arizona Cardinals Training Center. The naming rights were handed over to the practice facility and main office in a 10-year agreement that changed the name from Cards’ Tempe house. Moreover, the franchise has been working at the Tempe facility since 1989 and recently underwent $15 million worth of various upgrades. Arizona Cardinals 2022 Roster Foundation  Quarterbacks #16 Jarrett Guarantano #12 Colt McCoy #19 Trace McSorley #1 Kyler Murray  Running Backs #26 Eno Benjamin #6 James Conner #30 Keaontay Ingram #29 Jonathan Ward #24 Darrel Williams  Wide Receivers #82 Andre Baccellia #38 Victor Bolden #2 Marquise Brown #83 Greg Dortch #18 A.J. Green #10 DeAndre Hopkins #17 Andy Isabella #31 Jontre Kirklin #4 Rondale Moore #32 JaVonta Payton #13 Antoine Wesley  Tight Ends #89 Stephen Anderson #86 Zach Ertz #85 Trey McBride #49 Chris Pierce Jr. #80 Bernhard Seikovits #87 Maxx Williams  Offensive Linemen #68 Kelvin Beachum #73 Rashaad Coward #72 Cody Ford #64 Sean Harlow #78 Marquis Hayes #76 Will Hernandez #61 Rodney Hudson #74 D.J. Humphries #63 Danny Isidora #79 Josh Jones #65 Greg Long #60 Koda Martin #66 Joshua Miles #71 Justin Murray #67 Justin Pugh #54 Lecitus Smith  Defensive Linemen #94 Zach Allen #91 Michael Dogbe #93 Jonathan Ledbetter #99 J.J. Watt #95 Leki Fotu #75 Manny Jones #90 Rashard Lawrence #70 Christian Ringo #92 Antwaun Woods  Linebackers #25 Zaven Collins #56 Ben Niemann #9 Isaiah Simmons #47 Ezekiel Turner #51 Tanner Vallejo #57 Nick Vigil #59 Joe Walker #50 Chandler Wooten #52 Victor Dimukeje #45 Dennis Gardeck #44 Markus Golden #42 Devon Kennard #43 Jesse Luketa #41 Myjai Sanders #97 Cameron Thomas  Defensive Backs #33 Antonio Hamilton #36 Josh Jackson #35 Christian Matthew #7 Byron Murphy Jr. #39 Jace Whittaker #20 Marco Wilson #3 Budda Baker #48 Tae Daley #22 Deionte Thompson #34 Jalen Thompson #28 Charles Washington #38 James Wiggins  Special Team #5 Matt Prater #46 Aaron Brewer #14 Andy Lee  2022 Charity Cardinals Charities support programs to enhance opportunities for children, women, and minorities in the state of Arizona. Since its inception, Cardinals Charities has distributed more than $9.1 million to hundreds of worthy charitable organizations on behalf of the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL. The grants are awarded on an annual basis in response to applications from various qualified non-profit organizations. Additionally, the Cardinals made a $1 million funding donation to the AZ Coronavirus relief fund, which is meant to give financial support to multiple organizations trying to deal with the impact of COVID-19. Moreover, the Cardinals license plate system comes in to bring a portion of the cost that will benefit Cardinals charities. Achievements and History  Founded 1988  Owner Michael Bidwill  CEO Michael Bidwill  Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury  General Manager Steve Keim  Stadium State Farm Stadium  Location Glendale, Arizona, west of Phoenix  Sponsors Gila River Hotels &amp; Casinos, Dignity Health, Mountainside Fitness, Cox Communications,  Championships League championships (2) NFL Championships (pre-1970 AFL-NFL merger) (2) 1925, 1947 Conference championships (1) NFC: 2008 Division championships (7) NFL Western: 1947, 1948 NFC East: 1974, 1975 NFC West: 2008, 2009, 2015  Official Website Arizona Cardinals- www.azcardinals.com

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<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Aaron Donald 2022: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements</h2>
Aaron Donald is a professional player in the NFL who plays for the Los Angeles Rams as a Defensive Tackle. He is currently one of the most dominating defensive prospects in the league and is regarded as one of the greatest defensive players of all time.
In his room of accolades shines three Defensive Player of the Year trophies which he won in 2017, 2018, and 2020 respectively. As of now, he is the reigning Super Bowl Champion with the Los Angeles Rams.
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Donald was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the 2014 NFL Draft as the 13th overall pick. He is one of the two players on the team who used to be a part of the St. Louis roster once.

<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Aaron Donald Net Worth</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nfl/aaron-donald-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, the net worth of the star Rams tackle is expected to be around $60 million. With a whopping average annual salary of at least <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/nfls-highest-paid-defensive-players" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$30 million</a>, Donald is currently the highest-paid defensive player on the turf.
As a rookie, Aaron Donald signed a fully guaranteed $10.13 million for four years which included a $5.69 million signing bonus and a fifth-year option. The contract reaped every dime of it after Donald was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and was named in the NFL All-Rookie Team.


[caption id="attachment_379866" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-379866 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200917055656/2020-08-23T050911Z_1905983162_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NFL-LOS-ANGELES-RAMS-SCRIMMAGE.jpg" alt="Aaron Donald" width="1920" height="1305" /> Aug 22, 2020; Inglewood California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald (99) celebrates during a scrimmage at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters[/caption]
In 2018, AD signed a six-year contract extension worth $135 million with $87 million guaranteed making him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history, until Khalil Mack signed a $141 million deal with Chicago Bears.
Before the start of the 2022 season, the Rams re-negotiated his deal, which added $40 million to his original $135 million contract. The re-negotiation made him the first non-QB with an average annual salary of more than $30 million.

<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Aaron Donald Stats</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DonaAa00.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pro Football Reference</a>, Aaron Donald has played a total of 131 regular season games in his 9 seasons in the NFL. During those games, AD has recorded 100 sacks, 23 forced fumbles, and seven forced recoveries, along with 295 solo tackles.


[caption id="attachment_506915" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-506915 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210107202028/2020-12-28T012305Z_265089761_MT1USATODAY15366153_RTRMADP_3_NFL-LOS-ANGELES-RAMS-AT-SEATTLE-SEAHAWKS.jpg" alt="Aaron Donald" width="1920" height="1279" /> Dec 27, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the third quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters[/caption]
In his eight complete seasons in the NFL, Donald has reached the playoffs four times. He has played a total of 10 postseason games recording six sacks and 18 solo tackles. He won his first Super Bowl in his career in 2022, after a near-miss attempt at the Lombardi trophy in 2019.
The 280 lbs beast has been named a Pro Bowler (8) in every season since 2014. He has also been named in the First-Team All-Pro a total of seven times in his career so far.

<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Aaron Donald Endorsements and Investments</h2>
Being one of the biggest names in the NFL, Aaron Donald endorses a number of big brands like Nike, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Panini, Tide, Hulu, Applebees, EA Sports, Snickers, AirBnB, Hyundai, Pepsi, Pizza Hut, GoPuff, and Tostitos.


[caption id="attachment_791013" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-791013 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-10-08T043456Z_59432607_MT1USATODAY16911209_RTRMADP_3_NFL-LOS-ANGELES-RAMS-AT-SEATTLE-SEAHAWKS.jpg" alt="Aaron Donald" width="1920" height="1280" /> Oct 7, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) and defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day (69) celebrate following a play against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
AD is reported to earn approximately, $500,000 just through endorsement deals in a year. However, his investment portfolio is even more impressive. Donald is a sound real estate investor and has been an avid equity investor throughout his NFL career. Recently, he has also inked a deal with billionaire rapper Kanye West's Donda Sports.

<h2 style="text-align: center">Aaron Donald Charity &amp; Foundation</h2>
Aaron Donald's philanthropic efforts are pretty evident through his foundation <a href="https://ad99.org/mission-vision/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aaron Donald 99 Solutions</a> (aka. AD99 Solutions) which he founded in 2019.


[caption id="attachment_933471" align="aligncenter" width="1500"]<img class="wp-image-933471 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/image-102-17.jpg" alt="LA Rams" width="1500" height="1000" /> ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 14: In this handout photo provided by Disneyland Resort, (L-R) MVP Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald and Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams celebrate their Super Bowl win in a parade down Disneyland's Main Street U.S.A. on February 14, 2022 at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Matt Brown/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images)[/caption]
The mission of his foundation is to "change the trajectory of Pittsburgh's most vulnerable youth by providing necessary resources in a free, safe environment where they can be empowered to excel academically, socially, and athletically."

<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">How to Contact Aaron Donald?</h2>
Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarondonald99/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">aarondonald99</a>
Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronDonald97" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@AaronDonald97</a>

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<td>Born</td>
<td>May 23, 1991 (age 31)</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>280 lb (127 kg)</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)</td>
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<td>Position</td>
<td>Defensive Tackle</td>
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<td>NFL Draft</td>
<td>2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13</td>
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<td>Wife</td>
<td>Erica Sherman</td>
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<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>Dick’s Sporting Goods, Electronic Arts, Panini, Nike, Hulu, Snickers</td>
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<td>Agent </td>
<td>Todd France</td>
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<td>Residence</td>
<td>San Fernando Valley area, Los Angeles, California</td>
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<td>NFL Career</td>
<td>St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (2014–present)</td>
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<td>Super Bowl</td>
<td>Super Bowl (LVI)</td>
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<td>Major Achievement</td>
<td>Super Bowl champion (LVI)

3× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2017, 2018, 2020)

NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2014)

7× First-team All-Pro (2015–2021)

8× Pro Bowl (2014–2021)

NFL sacks leader (2018)

NFL 2010s All-Decade Team

PFWA All-Rookie Team (2014)</td>
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Aaron Donald

Aaron Donald 2022: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements Aaron Donald is a professional player in the NFL who plays for the Los Angeles Rams as a Defensive Tackle. He is currently one of the most dominating defensive prospects in the league and is regarded as one of the greatest defensive players of all time. In his room of accolades shines three Defensive Player of the Year trophies which he won in 2017, 2018, and 2020 respectively. As of now, he is the reigning Super Bowl Champion with the Los Angeles Rams. Donald was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the 2014 NFL Draft as the 13th overall pick. He is one of the two players on the team who used to be a part of the St. Louis roster once. Aaron Donald Net Worth According to Celebrity Net Worth, the net worth of the star Rams tackle is expected to be around $60 million. With a whopping average annual salary of at least $30 million, Donald is currently the highest-paid defensive player on the turf. As a rookie, Aaron Donald signed a fully guaranteed $10.13 million for four years which included a $5.69 million signing bonus and a fifth-year option. The contract reaped every dime of it after Donald was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and was named in the NFL All-Rookie Team. Aug 22, 2020; Inglewood California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald (99) celebrates during a scrimmage at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters In 2018, AD signed a six-year contract extension worth $135 million with $87 million guaranteed making him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history, until Khalil Mack signed a $141 million deal with Chicago Bears. Before the start of the 2022 season, the Rams re-negotiated his deal, which added $40 million to his original $135 million contract. The re-negotiation made him the first non-QB with an average annual salary of more than $30 million. Aaron Donald Stats According to Pro Football Reference, Aaron Donald has played a total of 131 regular season games in his 9 seasons in the NFL. During those games, AD has recorded 100 sacks, 23 forced fumbles, and seven forced recoveries, along with 295 solo tackles. Dec 27, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the third quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters In his eight complete seasons in the NFL, Donald has reached the playoffs four times. He has played a total of 10 postseason games recording six sacks and 18 solo tackles. He won his first Super Bowl in his career in 2022, after a near-miss attempt at the Lombardi trophy in 2019. The 280 lbs beast has been named a Pro Bowler (8) in every season since 2014. He has also been named in the First-Team All-Pro a total of seven times in his career so far. Aaron Donald Endorsements and Investments Being one of the biggest names in the NFL, Aaron Donald endorses a number of big brands like Nike, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Panini, Tide, Hulu, Applebees, EA Sports, Snickers, AirBnB, Hyundai, Pepsi, Pizza Hut, GoPuff, and Tostitos. Oct 7, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) and defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day (69) celebrate following a play against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports AD is reported to earn approximately, $500,000 just through endorsement deals in a year. However, his investment portfolio is even more impressive. Donald is a sound real estate investor and has been an avid equity investor throughout his NFL career. Recently, he has also inked a deal with billionaire rapper Kanye West&#8217;s Donda Sports. Aaron Donald Charity &amp; Foundation Aaron Donald&#8217;s philanthropic efforts are pretty evident through his foundation Aaron Donald 99 Solutions (aka. AD99 Solutions) which he founded in 2019. ANAHEIM, CA &#8211; FEBRUARY 14: In this handout photo provided by Disneyland Resort, (L-R) MVP Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald and Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams celebrate their Super Bowl win in a parade down Disneyland&#8217;s Main Street U.S.A. on February 14, 2022 at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Matt Brown/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images) The mission of his foundation is to &#8220;change the trajectory of Pittsburgh&#8217;s most vulnerable youth by providing necessary resources in a free, safe environment where they can be empowered to excel academically, socially, and athletically.&#8221; How to Contact Aaron Donald? Instagram &#8211; aarondonald99 Twitter &#8211; @AaronDonald97  Born May 23, 1991 (age 31)  Weight 280 lb (127 kg)  Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  Position Defensive Tackle  NFL Draft 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13  Wife Erica Sherman  Endorsements Dick’s Sporting Goods, Electronic Arts, Panini, Nike, Hulu, Snickers  Agent  Todd France  Residence San Fernando Valley area, Los Angeles, California  NFL Career St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (2014–present)  Super Bowl Super Bowl (LVI)  Major Achievement Super Bowl champion (LVI) 3× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2017, 2018, 2020) NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2014) 7× First-team All-Pro (2015–2021) 8× Pro Bowl (2014–2021) NFL sacks leader (2018) NFL 2010s All-Decade Team PFWA All-Rookie Team (2014)

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