The One Defensive Face Aaron Donald Would Recognize: Why the NFL's Roster Churn Is Wild

The One Defensive Face Aaron Donald Would Recognize: Why the NFL's Roster Churn Is Wild If Aaron Donald resets his Hall of Fame clock, he'd find a Rams team completely new. After his 2023 retirement, he'd see nearly zero defensive starters left from his last season.

Who's Left on Defense?

Only defensive starter remaining from his 2023 squad: linebacker Byron Young. Every defensive player from their Super Bowl LVI championship team? Gone, including Donald. After two years away, Young would be Donald's *only* familiar face on defense.

Full Roster Turnover

Beyond defense, just four players remain from that Super Bowl LVI roster: tight end Tyler Higbee, tackle Alaric Jackson, center Coleman Shelton, and quarterback Matthew Stafford. From the 2023 team, only six guys remain total: those four, plus offensive lineman Kevin Dotson and defensive tackle Larrell Murchison. This proves every NFL season truly is a one-year experience. What a snapshot of the league's constant churn! The good news is the Rams have been reloading on the fly, with a team that has been a...

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