Aaron Donald took 2 years off football and still went beast mode

Aaron Donald returned after a two-year absence and produced another elite defensive performance on Monday Night Football against the New York Giants, undermining any expectation that retirement would dull his senses. While the box score showed Donald with one solo tackle and two assists, the article emphasizes the impact in pass rush efficiency: Sumer Sports credited him with 32 snaps and a 27.8% pass rush win rate. For comparison, Will Anderson Jr. posted a 26.2% win rate in 2025 and Myles Garrett finished at 24.6%. The piece notes interior defensive tackles face different, generally tougher matchups when double-teamed, making Donald’s return particularly striking.