Aaron Donald retires: Is the Rams legend the best DT ever?

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Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and eight-time first-team All-Pro, is retiring. Donald, who turns 33 in May, was rumored to be considering retirement in the past couple of offseasons, but this is a player going out while still at the top of the league at his position.

Donald will be going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame with no questions asked, but the better question upon his retirement may be whether he is the greatest defensive tackle who has ever played in the NFL. I think the answer is yes. The only argument is whether you prefer the longevity of someone such as Hall of…