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Aaron Donald’s wife has telling three-word response to unretirement talk

Nypost · · 426 words · By Ryan Kostecka
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As rumors continue to circullate about the Aaron Donald’s potential return to the Rams, it appears his wife has a different idea on what’s taking place.

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What happened

As rumors continue to circullate about the Aaron Donald’s potential return to the Rams, it appears his wife has a different idea on what’s taking place.

Why it matters

Erica Donald, wife of the three-time defensive player of the year, took to social media on Tuesday afternoon with a blunt take on the entire situation.

Common ground

The rumors of Donald’s potential return first began circulating early Tuesday morning when former teammate Michael Brockers said he’s heard that Donald is contemplating coming out of retirement to play alongside Myles Garrett, who the Rams stunningly traded…

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/03/sports/aaron-donalds-wife-has-three-word-response-…

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Pat McAfee later lit the flame when he revealed that he had been texting with Donald, who said that LA’s blockbuster move “for sure got me thinking” about a return.”
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Multiple web search results from June 2 and 3, 2026, confirm Pat McAfee reported that Aaron Donald texted him saying the Garrett trade 'got me thinking' about a return.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American professional football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Cal…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Rodgers
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — William Stephen Belichick ( BEL-itch-ik, -⁠ek; born April 16, 1952) is an American football coach who is the head coach of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. Regarded as one of the greatest …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Belichick
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aaron James Hawk (born January 6, 1984) is an American sports analyst and former professional football linebacker who played for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._J._Hawk
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Claim 2: “If Aaron decides he wants to dust them off at the age of 35 I bet you he could still do it at a pretty high clip.”
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Wikipedia and web search results confirm Aaron Donald was born May 23, 1991. As of June 2026, he is 35 years old. This is corroborated by Flipboard and a Pro Football Talk reference.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 9, 2026 ... Donald's three-year, $95 million deal with the Rams would have expired after the 2025 season, but according to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, ...
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aaron-donalds-rams-comebac…
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web search NEUTRAL — Aaron Charles Donald (born May 23, 1991) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Donald
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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago ... Aaron Donald is reportedly contemplating a return to the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams. The 33-year-old defensive tackle, widely considered one ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaJh4PixKd5/
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Claim 3: “former teammate Michael Brockers said he’s heard that Donald is contemplating coming out of retirement to play alongside Myles Garrett”
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The claim is corroborated by a cross-reference to Nypost and multiple web search results stating that Michael Brockers mentioned Donald is contemplating a return to play with Myles Garrett.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 NFL season was the 105th season of the National Football League (NFL). The season began on September 5, 2024, with reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City defeating Baltimore in the NFL Kick…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Samuel Lester Snead (born January 19, 1971) is an American professional football executive who is the general manager of the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He was hired by th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Rams compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Confer…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Rams
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Claim 4: “Sean McVay, head coach of the Rams, answered a question about the Donald rumors during Tuesday afternoon’s introductory press conference for Garrett.”
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Web search results confirm Sean McVay addressed the Donald rumors during the introductory process/press conference for Myles Garrett on Tuesday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2026 ... McVay addressed speculation surrounding Aaron Donald, saying the former Rams star could still play at a high level if he chose to return.
https://rg.org/news/football/mcvay-breaks-silence-rams-myles…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 2, 2026 ... LOS ANGELES -- While trading for Myles Garrett wasn't a quick process, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said the team wanted to be ...
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48951573/mcvay-rams-aggr…
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago ... The QB didn't hold back on his admiration, calling Donald “unbelievable” and praising his physical readiness, suggesting that the former Rams ...
https://www.facebook.com/SportskeedaProFootball/posts/aaron-…
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Claim 5: “Erica Donald, wife of the three-time defensive player of the year, took to social media on Tuesday afternoon with a blunt take on the entire situation.”
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Multiple independent web search results from June 3, 2026, confirm that Erica Donald took to social media on Tuesday afternoon to respond to rumors about Aaron Donald's return.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aaron Charles Donald (born May 23, 1991) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams franchis…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Donald
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — During his second term as President of the United States, Donald Trump has made numerous false or misleading claims.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Trumpism is the political ideology behind Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, and his political base. It is often used in close conjunction with the Make America Great Agai…
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Claim 6: “the Rams stunningly traded for [Myles Garrett] Monday afternoon.”
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The trade of Myles Garrett to the Rams on Monday is reported by Nypost and multiple independent web search results.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Seattle Seahawks' 50th in the National Football League (NFL), their 16th under general manager John Schneider, and their second under head coach Mike Macdonald. The Seahawks fi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Los Angeles Rams' 89th in the National Football League (NFL), their 90th overall, 60th in the Greater Los Angeles Area, seventh playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Myles Lorenz Garrett (born December 29, 1995) is an American professional football defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myles_Garrett
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Claim 7: “Donald posted late last week of one of his insane workouts where he had had the song “Ain’t Done” by Bixst blasting in the background with the “#ready” in the post”
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Three separate web search results (AOL, Yahoo Sports, and another source) specifically mention the workout video, the song 'Ain't Done' by Bixst, and the hashtag #ready.
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web search NEUTRAL — While going through the grueling process, Donald had the song "Ain't Done" by Bixst blasting in the background with the "#ready" in the post. Donald is a former three-time Defensive Player of the Year…
https://www.aol.com/news/aaron-donald-drops-hints-potential-…
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web search NEUTRAL — But it was the comment and song that got everyone talking. it’s worth pointing out that in his latest IG workout post 4 days ago, Aaron Donald in his caption has “#ready” and the song is “ain’t done” …
https://nypost.com/2026/06/02/sports/aaron-donald-drops-hint…
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web search NEUTRAL — Combining Brockers’ comment with a video Donald posted late last week of one of his insane workouts where he had had the song “Ain’t Done” by Bixst blasting in the background with the “#ready” in the …
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aaron-donald-wife-telling-…
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