Rams make Donald highest-paid Non-QB in NFL HIstory

As soon as the confetti fell from the ceiling, rumors began swirling that legendary defensive tackle Aaron Donald was mulling retirement. However, with thoughts of 'going on top' on his mind, Donald ultimately decided to return to where he won a Lombardi. Famously known for creating the 'Dream Team,' the Los Angeles Rams are preparing to do the same this season with Donald, pushing an extra $40 million his way over the next few seasons. With a grand total of $95 million through 2024, Donald is now the highest-paid non-quarterback.

Sources: The #Rams have re-worked All-World DT Aaron Donald’s 3 remaining contract years to give him a massive $40M raise through 2024, making him the highest paid non-QB in NFL history at 31 years old. He gets $95M(!) through 2024. pic.twitter.com/SoDRw4GHE4

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 6, 2022

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Rob Walton, an heir to the Walmart fortune, will win the bidding for the Denver Broncos at about $4.5 billion, several sports bankers told Forbes. The winning bid is expected to be announced as early as this month. https://t.co/S7VZq83h3T

— Forbes (@Forbes) June 6, 2022

• Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz isn't thrilled with how his contract talks are going with his team after being franchise-tagged this offseason. Schultz is said to be refusing to attend further Cowboys OTAs, and new reports even suggest an absence from mandatory minicamps. Dallas has until July 15 to strike up a deal with Schultz, the team's top tight end, and will otherwise make $10.931 million in 2022 if an agreement isn't reached. These talks likely stalled by Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku signing a massive four-year, $56.7 million extension last month.
  

Frustrated by the state of contract talks, #Cowboys franchise-tagged TE Dalton Schultz informed the team he won’t attend the rest of voluntary OTAs, per sources.

Schultz already signed his franchise tender, locking in a $10.931 million salary for 2022 if no deal by July 15.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 6, 2022

• Former NFL head coach and defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel announced his retirement on Monday. The Houston Texans have employed Crennel since 2014, where he served as their defensive coordinator and, most recently, senior advisor for football performance. Crennel additionally won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots. Not a bad career, indeed.
  

50 years of coaching in the books.

Congrats on your retirement, Romeo □

— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) June 6, 2022

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Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy just walked off the field and went inside. He was somewhat upset, he said his groin is bothering him. Looks like he’s done for the day.

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Kliff Kingsbury said DeAndre Hopkins will be “full go” for training camp. He’s been rehabbing his knee off to the side during OTAs.

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