Aaron Donald is officially back with the Los Angeles Rams after a three-year retirement, dropping the news himself on Instagram Sunday, August 30. Get this: his return instantly catapults the Rams into being odds-on Super Bowl favorites. The dude’s a legend: 10-time Pro Bowler, eight-time first team All-Pro, and a three-time AP Defensive Player of the Year. We’re talking about an all-timer hitting the field again, and the impact is immediate.
The Rams Are Building an Unstoppable Madden Monster
Imagine facing a team in Madden 27 with this kind of firepower. The Rams already boast two members of the coveted 99 Club this year: reigning MVP Matthew Stafford and Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett. Puka Nacua isn’t far behind at a ridiculous 98 overall. Now you’re adding Aaron Donald to that lineup? EA Sports straight up says their roster is starting to look “unbeatable” in the game, and honestly, can you blame them? This isn’t just a veteran addition, it’s a cheat code being activated in real life. The league better be ready.
Madden 27’s Next Big Mystery: What Number Does AD Get?
Here’s the kicker: Donald hasn’t suited up in an NFL game in four years! Think about that. Yet, his name recognition alone suggests he’s still going to command a seriously high rating from the devs at EA Sports. History backs it up too; Donald was rated 99 overall a record seven times from 2017 until his retirement after the 2023 season. EA has fully leaned into the hype, asking fans on Sunday to guess what the future Hall of Famer’s rating will be. We’ll likely find out when the next roster update drops, which usually hits on Thursdays.
Just look at his Madden history:
- Madden 15: 79 overall
- Madden 16: 92 overall
- Madden 17: 98 overall
- Madden 18: 99 overall
- Madden 19: 99 overall
- Madden 20: 99 overall
- Madden 21: 99 overall
- Madden 22: 99 overall
- Madden 23: 99 overall
- Madden 24: 99 overall
Seriously, will he get that 99 back? We’re all waiting to see what number EA drops for Donald on that next roster update. It’s gonna be wild to see how much this veteran presence, even after four years off, shakes up the virtual gridiron and the real NFL landscape. You know he’ll still be elite.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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