Rams' Sean McVay reveals how Aaron Donald indicated he was going to retire

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Aaron Donald announced his retirement from the NFL last week after 10 seasons, 10 Pro Bowls, eight All-Pro selections, three Defensive Player of the Year awards and one Super Bowl ring with the Los Angeles Rams.

The decision may have come as a surprise for NFL fans who have watched the 32-year-old dominate opposing offensive lines from the middle of the line of scrimmage. He was considered one of the most fearsome defensive linemen of his time, racking up at least 10 sacks for five consecutive seasons at one point in his career.

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Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald walks off the field after the NFC wild-card playoff game against the Lions on Jan. 14, 2024, at Ford Field in Detroit. (Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

But it wasn’t surprising to Rams head coach Sean McVay. He revealed on Monday that Donald indicated he was finished following the team’s playoff loss to the Detroit Lions.

"I’m full," McVay told Sports Illustrated, repeating what Donald said to him.

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Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay watches his team warm up for the wild-card game against the Lions in Detroit on Jan. 14, 2024. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

"I’m just like, ‘And you should be. You have every right to feel that way.’ What an amazing thing. The words won’t do justice to the way that he so eloquently articulated it to me and just put it in a way that, as a human being, all you’re really looking for is to be at peace and to be happy," he added. "He was full. And, man, did you