Following a successful campaign that saw them win Super Bowl LVI, nothing went to plan for the Los Angeles Rams in the 2022 NFL season. The team suffered many notable absences last year, including Aaron Donald.
The defensive tackle suffered a season-ending injury early in the campaign, and it took a serious toll on the Rams. Sean McVayās men didnāt even make the playoffs, finishing third in the NFC West with a 5-12 record.
Donald, however, is preparing to come back stronger. The 32-year-old went under the knife early in the offseason, but thatās not holding back. With the 2023 season drawing nearer, the Rams star warns that heās never been better.
Aaron Donald says heās in the best shape of his life
āIām coming off of ankle surgery this season, so Iām trying to keep my body in top shape, pretty much training Monday through Friday and sometimes Saturdays,ā Donald told HauteLiving.com. āIām in the weight room, conditioning, making sure that Iām able to move how I need to move.
āAnd honestly, Iām in the best shape of my life. I feel like my strength is where it needs to be. Iām trying to stay away from a lot of fried food, sugars, and things that can cause inflammation, and eat a lot of protein. If I eat certain bad stuff, I just feel like I have to work out. Iāve been doing it for so long that itās just mental with me now. I grew up a chubby little kid, and I try as hard as I can not to get back to that chubby little kid. Iām scared of that guy [because] I like to take my shirt off and look good. So, Iām trying to make sure that Iām healthy for football, but also for life, period. And right now, my body is looking good.ā
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Itās not like Donald has anything left to prove at this point. But even after a tough injury, heās showing his competitive nature to help the Rams get back to the top. With Donald healthy, LA should have reasons for optimism.
