The 2017 NFL preseason has been quite the roller coaster ride for the Los Angeles Rams when it comes to all of the action that has been taking place, but no story has been more important than the absence of Aaron Donald. Not seeing the Rams defensive superstar suit up at all for training camp and the preseason has been a major reason for concern heading into Wade Phillips first season at defensive coordinator.
Between leading the NFL in 2016 with 31 quarterback hits despite receiving extra attention from opponents to recording 28 sacks over his first three seasons in the league, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out why Donald is fighting so hard for a new contract.