Aaron Donald may have caused the biggest shock of the postseason. Fans frantically scrambled for answers after the defensive lineman’s odd but jaw-dropping alteration on Twitter.
Fans who are aware that Donald was contemplating retirement now believe that something is amiss. So, why are they searching for answers so frantically?
Aaron Donald stirs up a storm among fans
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Someone with Aaron Donald’s legacy would want to go out with a bang. So, no one saw this action from the Rams star coming. Fans noticed that Donald changed his Twitter bio. NFL reporter Div Kleiman tweeted the startling events. He said, “#Rams Aaron Donald’s verified social media bio claims he’s a former NFL player for the Rams, seems like he has quietly retired.” The NFL world was undoubtedly taken aback.
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It would be quite odd for the legendary defensive star to leave unannounced. Therefore many speculated that unforeseen external forces perhaps caused it. Regardless, Donald has not addressed the change. But the bio was altered and the word “former” was promptly removed. At present, the defensive tackle’s bio reads, “Former Pitt Football Player #97 NFL D Lineman for the Rams #99”. A very bewildered NFL world has theories on the matter.
Fans were taken aback by surprise move from Donald
Donald – a three-time Defensive Player of the Year- would surely want a sendoff that his legendary career demands. Fans expressed their bewilderment and shared alternate theories of what had occurred.
This fan is not giving the defensive tackle the benefit of doubt by saying-
Wow another quiet quitter. This generation stinks
— father of one (dog) (@benniuskellius) January 15, 2023
One user thinks Donald is testing the waters before making a big announcement.
He's going to retire. Likely was testing it for his announcement?
— Sanjit T. (@Sanjit__T) January 15, 2023
This user claims that the defensive star is going to demand a trade.
Since he changed it back I’m gonna assume he’s probably gonna demand a trade in the offseason, rams won’t be any good for probably another decade especially since they’re losing Ramsey too
— Ant (@FLA5HGORDON) January 16, 2023
Another fan believes that Donald may have been a victim of some external meddling.
He changed it bac lol either he was hacked or didn't think people would notice
— 💧💧Splash Ketchum💧💧 (@707DeeJay) January 15, 2023
This fan takes a shot at the Rams by saying-
@RelaxBash I would’ve retired after that season too 😂
— CMPLX® | #RH✨ (@CmplxRH) January 15, 2023
One fan thinks this move was an attention-grabbing stunt.
Man trying so hard to be the center of attention again lol Donald weird
— Le Kebbles (@BigtextKevin) January 15, 2023
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Another user believes that Donald has nothing to lose with retirement.
Don’t blame him honestly
Nothing else to prove
— Jeremy Smith (@jericuno) January 15, 2023
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Donald is one of the league’s best defensive stars. He finally won a Super Bowl with the Rams last season. It wouldn’t be surprising if the defensive tackle closed the curtains on his successful career, especially after the Rams’ terrible season. But the Twitter fiasco may have been unintentional. Or was Donald talked out of a quiet retirement? Until the Rams star addresses the issue, fans will continue to throw their theories into a piling hat.
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