Los Angeles Rams defensive star Aaron Donald recorded his first sack since returning from retirement during a matchup against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
The veteran defender brought down quarterback Carson Beck early in the second quarter at State Farm Stadium, marking his first such play since Dec. 31, 2023.
This achievement comes after “Donald rejoined the Rams” earlier this fall to bolster the team’s postseason ambitions.
The 35-year-old had previously retired following the 2023 season, during which he logged 53 total tackles and eight sacks, as noted in reports from “Yahoo Sports”.
Since making his season debut on Sept. 21 against the New York Giants, Donald had failed to record a sack in his first seven appearances.
The Sunday sack, which forced a fourth down, represents the 112th of his professional career.
According to league data, this total ranks him 42nd on the all-time list, placing him among a select group of only seven active players with more career sacks.
Donald returned to the field this year on a one-year, $20 million deal to play alongside fellow defensive standout Myles Garrett, according to “additional Yahoo coverage”.
The Rams entered the weekend with a 5-4 record, having secured three consecutive victories including a win over the Washington Commanders.
While the team faces a challenging path toward a championship, the defensive milestone serves as a significant step for Donald’s comeback effort.
The organization is scheduled for a bye week following the contest in Arizona.
Official league social media channels confirmed the play occurred 1,050 days after his final sack of the 2023 campaign, as documented by “the NFL on social media”.
Donald entered the matchup with 13 total tackles on the season.