Los Angeles Rams DL Aaron Donald may not play this year, all because of a contract holdout.
According to Business Insider, Donald is taking his holdout to a new extreme.
One of the NFL's best players, Donald has no plans to show up to the Rams without a new deal.
Still on his rookie contract and set to earn $6.4 million, this is Donald's 2nd season holding out.
Last year he reported to the Rams on the eve of Week 1 and played without a new deal.
Because Donald did not report, he lost an accrued season and will be a restricted free agent.
As a restricted free agent, the Rams can place a tender on Donald.
This means other teams can offer him a new deal, which the Rams could match.
Or they could let him walk and they would get a first-round pick in exchange.
Donald is seeking to become the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL.
If the sides don't reach an agreement, another team could make him an offer next season.
Rams head coach Sean McVay said he doesn't expect to see Donald soon.
"I've had a little bit of dialogue with Aaron and we're hopeful that we'll get something done, but I don't think there's any realistic deal to August 7th being a date that changes really anything, but you never know." Sean McVay
07-08-2018 - Vidéo