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Aaron Donald’s retirement sparked debate over whether he should return to the Rams, with Nick Wright arguing his recent years show decline — but the facts don’t back that up. Even in his “worst” seasons, AD still racked up elite stats: eight sacks and 23 QB hits, ranking top-three among defensive tackles, while earning All-Pro nods. Framing his exit as a response to decline ignores the reality that he stepped away at the peak of his game — not because he was fading. Sure, age and time off raise valid questions about his current form, but using his last two seasons as proof of decline is misleading. The real issue? How you frame the story — and the numbers simply don’t support the conclusion.

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