Rams' Aaron Donald signs record 6-year, $135 million extension
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- More than 18 months of negotiations came to an end Friday when star defensive tackle Aaron Donald signed a six-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams.
The deal is worth $135 million, including $87 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
It's the richest defensive deal in NFL history and could keep Donald with the Rams through the 2024 season.
A first-round pick in 2014, Donald was entering the final year of his rookie contract and was scheduled to earn $6.9 million this season.
Donald, a three-time All-Pro, four-time Pro Bowl selection and 2014 Defensive Rookie of the Year, has 39 career sacks and nine forced fumbles.
The deal is worth $135 million, including $87 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
It's the richest defensive deal in NFL history and could keep Donald with the Rams through the 2024 season.
A first-round pick in 2014, Donald was entering the final year of his rookie contract and was scheduled to earn $6.9 million this season.
Donald, a three-time All-Pro, four-time Pro Bowl selection and 2014 Defensive Rookie of the Year, has 39 career sacks and nine forced fumbles.