So, I was mindlessly scrolling through Twitter the other day, like you do, and stumbled across a video of Aaron Donald. Here’s this dude, previously the NFL’s boogeyman, just tossing around 130-pound dumbbells as if they weighed as much as my grocery bags. I mean, seriously, I’ve seen folks struggle harder with that annoying safety seal on a new jar of peanut butter.
Anyway—oh right, Aaron Donald. The man was like, a nightmare come to life for opposing teams back in the day. Imagine a freight train with the agility of a cat, and you’ve got a vague idea. To call him shifty would be an understatement, like calling the Grand Canyon a “pretty big hole.”
Then came the moment Rams fans had dreaded. His retirement hit hard, a bit like biting into a chocolate chip cookie only to find out it’s actually oatmeal raisin. Donald was more than just muscles and footballs to LA; he was their community’s linchpin, holding it all together.
Okay, so he’s not smashing helmets together on the gridiron nowadays. But you wouldn’t think it by looking at him. Maybe he’s traded in running plays for gym sessions because Dov Kleiman posted this little gem of a clip, showing Donald in what seems to be Hulk-mode, benching those massive dumbbells like they’re nothing. And just between us, does this mean he’s pondering an NFL comeback? Your guess is as good as mine. People can’t help but theorize, cause once you’ve seen him press those weights with the ease of flicking a light switch, you start to wonder if he’s got unfinished business on the turf.
Coming back to the NFL (if he even wants to) is no small decision though. It’s a rough trade where your body pays the price, and whether Aaron’s willing to pay those dues again—I dunno. It’d be a tough call for anyone, even a human bulldozer like him.
But for now, all eyes are on the legend, watching him display feats of strength that defy the average 33-year-old’s capacity. Will he return? Maybe. Maybe not. But who isn’t mesmerized by the show regardless?
