Former Los Angeles Chargers star linebacker Shawne Merriman is making a bold claim about future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald. As chatter intensifies surrounding Donald’s potential unretirement and return to the Los Angeles Rams, Merriman insisted that the legendary defensive tackle remains one of the absolute best forces in football.
Speaking to TMZ Sports, Merriman shared his belief that even after time away from the game, Donald’s talent level sits far above the rest of the league. Addressing the Shawne Merriman Aaron Donald top 3 NFL player comments, the former pass rusher emphasized that a diminished version of Donald still outshines nearly every active starter in the NFL.
“Aaron Donald at 80 percent is still a top-three player in the entire NFL… He’s just that good.” — Shawne Merriman
Rumors of a comeback kicked into high gear following reports of Donald holding a workout with the Rams. If the three-time Defensive Player of the Year makes his return, rival offensive linemen will once again have their hands full.
