The surprising person behind Aaron Donald's return to Rams

Before anyone makes a big decision, there's usually one person that gets to speak on it. 

The spouse. 

Aaron Donald's return to football was long awaited. Now, it's finally reality. 

Donald signed a 1-year, $20 million deal with LA to team up with fellow All-Pro Myles Garrett. 

This defense is not just elite. It could be the greatest unit of all time. 

But before it came together there was one person who needed to give the green light. That person had nothing to do with the Rams or football at all. 

Aaron Donald has been married to his wife, Erica Donald, for about six years. 

The two have a child, Aaric Donald, who was born in 2021. 

Family likely played a role in the All-Pro's retirement in 2024. And it played a role in his return too. 

After the news broke, Erica Donald took to social media to reveal her role in her husband's return. 

I let him out the house y’all 🤣 💙🫶🏾

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Whether it was a cute joke or a stone-cold truth, social media loved Erica Donald's reaction. 

Married people will attest that getting their husband's or wife's approval on a big decision is paramount. 

Now that Donald has his beloved's support, he can play the game he loved.

There's no way of knowing what those conversations were like behind the scenes but from Erica's choice of emojis it sounds like she's on board.

Aaron Donald may be one of the scariest dudes in football, but even he is subject to spousal judgement. 

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