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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
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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
The LA Rams are still in the celebratory mood after the Super Bowl LVI triumph over the Cincinnati Bengals. However, the team may face some deductions from the roster. The team’s DT Aaron Donald stated he will head towards an early retirement if the Rams successfully lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy this year.
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As they strongly did so by defeating the Cincinnati Bengals by 23-20, the chances of Donald departing have risen.
Coach McVay tries to persuade Aaron Donald to stay
During the victory rally at the LA Coliseum plaza, Coach Sean McVay cleverly persuaded Aaron Donald to Run It Back; and this opens up an opportunity for the star line-up to chase the Vince Lombardi Trophy for one more time.
"RUN IT BACK, RUN IT BACK." 🗣
Sean McVay and Aaron Donald have one thing on their mind at the @RamsNFL parade. pic.twitter.com/prAVO9tDHZ
— NFL (@NFL) February 16, 2022
The DT then added a statement during that time, saying to the crowd, “We built a super team. We can bring the super-team back, why not run it back? We can be world champs again!”
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After the parade, TMZ.com questioned him regarding his decision for the future; Although this time, he added up by keeping a condition, “I’m gonna enjoy the moment. We bring everybody back, I’m back. Odell Beckham, Von Miller, we bring them guys back, let’s make it happen.”
This has left an open possibility for Aaron Donald to re-negotiate his thoughts for retirement if Odell Beckham Jr. and Von Miller are back in the frenzy, as both athletes were acquired by the franchise during the mid-season and are now set to become free agents in the upcoming month.
Will the Rams run it back for Super Bowl LVII?
It also looks like the LA Rams have a good amount of cap space for them to retain the athletes.z Even Beckham is ready to provide a discount to the team as well.
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From NFL Now: The #Rams went all-in and won the Super Bowl… and they are in good enough shape to do it all over again. pic.twitter.com/7XzoAshbyl
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 18, 2022
There’s no withholding the fact that Beckham had a prominent role in the playoff game with a touchdown and 2 catches for 52 yards before the knee injury ruled him out of the game as per stats. Even Miller showcased an unmatched dominance as he sided with the Rams, having 31 tackles and 5 sacks, 8 QB hits, and 12 tackles for loss in 8 games.
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The decision is now left over to the management if they will be willing to bring the Super Bowl LVI-winning line-up for another season.
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