How to get cap space for Aaron Donald

[MansSearch]

According to CoPilot (AI), here’s how:
1. Extend Kevin Dotson — Saves ~$11.8M
2. Extend Puka Nacua — Saves ~$3.6M
3. Extend Colby Parkinson — Saves ~$4.6M
This saves approximately $20.1M.
If needed, restructure a few more vets
Then - Add void‑year structuring, and they could easily fit a 1‑year, $12–20M cap hit for Donald, whose salary could adapt to his role.
Get ‘er done Les and make history!

 

[Jacobarch]

His contract is expired. He could literally come back as an FA and get paid league minimum.

 

[dang]

His contract is expired. He could literally come back as an FA and get paid league minimum.

I’d like to see a reasonable salary with performance (tackles, sacks, etc.) and playing time (>25%, >35%, etc.) incentives.

 

[den-the-coach]

Give Aaron Donald a Bobby Bonilla type of contract. Pay him a million dollars a year for the next 30 years and then ask him if he wants to come back?

 

[Allen2McVay]

His contract is expired. He could literally come back as an FA and get paid league minimum.

I don't believe he qualifies as a free agent. Believe the Rams maintain control, should he want to play again.