Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is the best defensive player in football. He’s been a total force for years and continues to be a headache for any offensive line and QB that he faces.
On Saturday, however, he wasn’t at full strength against the Packers in their divisional playoff game and had to sit out a lot more than normal as he was limited by the torn rib cartilage he suffered last week against Seahawks. I mean, that has to be really really painful to play with.
Late in Saturday’s game, which the Rams lost, 32-18, Donald was seen getting very emotional as his team’s season was coming to an end.
Aaron Donald is emotional on the sidelines. pic.twitter.com/lgrMRLtQZ9
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 17, 2021
Aaron Donald was visibly emotional on the field as the game was ending.
Left it all on the field đ pic.twitter.com/OaPacnPrkK
— ESPN (@espn) January 17, 2021
NFL fans were crushed but offered their respect to a player who always leaves it all on the field:
Yall dont know the hard work man https://t.co/sXAtAejP8u
— Teddy Penderass (@Fatboy_sancho) January 17, 2021
Game means everything to this man , wish we had more players like him ! https://t.co/2RgZ3X41ja
— Timothy Wright (@xMrWrightx) January 17, 2021
Iâm a Packers fan, but definitely sucked he wasnât 100%. Freak athlete, head high Donald. https://t.co/IS9nuKewQQ
— Abraham Bocanegra (@Abramboc) January 17, 2021
Much respect to the best defensive player in football. As much a sign of the level of investment Aaron Donald makes as anything. https://t.co/t6A78wQhZi
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 17, 2021
As a Packers fan, I wish this dude nothing but the best. Guy balls out every time heâs on the field. You could tell he wasnât 100% today, but he was still out there battling. https://t.co/hZbgXAVn8O
— Ranger Ric (@Eric_Fels) January 17, 2021
Love to see this from players. Give it everything you got. https://t.co/Xyqw44usJt
— Rhiannon Potkey (@RPotkey) January 17, 2021
Best player Iâve ever seen with my own eyes, and itâs not particularly close. https://t.co/9uLFJtW9y9
— Stephen âStay Homeâ Cohen (@scohenSEA) January 17, 2021
No one gives their all for the @RamsNFL like this man does. Keep your head up @AaronDonald97 the real ones will have love for you. Thank you once again for another great season. #RamsHouse https://t.co/P8hSDnTW5w
— Reuben Hernandez (@reuben81691) January 17, 2021
Bruh you battle hurt respect will be back https://t.co/iNBGqKxauH
— Coach Brandon Billups (@CoachBillups_) January 17, 2021
This man never gives up. He is the heart and soul of the team. Thank you @AaronDonald97 for all youâve done this season and all you do. https://t.co/3djdkJDMK7
— adamdzurilla (@adamdzurilla) January 17, 2021
Yah did all you could king. https://t.co/FssEJGZv2k
— (A)LL Might (@thatkidneptune) January 17, 2021
Got Ya Big Man Cryingđ˘đ˘đ˘ #GoPackGo https://t.co/KZeZWzZ8kI
— Itsyaboy4Lââđžđ (@yaboyoutdat386) January 17, 2021
Respect. #NFL https://t.co/6VH99k0aLV
— David Ruiz (@WritingDavid) January 17, 2021