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Los Angeles Rams
Aaron Donald will become the game’s highest-paid defensive player
The Rams seemed ready to do that last offseason, but Donald’s side appeared to lean toward waiting — unless, perhaps, he was offered quarterback-level compensation. It’s different now, with Donald coming up on the final season of his rookie contract. Chances are Donald’s representatives would still prefer to let Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack set the market first. But Donald should nonetheless command more money, as a three-time first-team All-Pro who just won AP Defensive Player of the Year and is far and away the game’s best interior lineman. Donald is suddenly very pleased with the Rams’ direction under Sean McVay. It might not lead to a discount, but it should lead to him putting pen to paper at some point before training camp. — Alden Gonzalez