Pittsburgh native Aaron Donald announces retirement from NFL

Aaron Donald Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) smiles during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) (Kyusung Gong/AP)

By Natalie Miller

Aaron Donald has announced his retirement from the NFL.

A Penn Hills High School graduate, the defensive end played for the University of Pittsburgh, where he received All-American honors, and was selected by the Rams in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft.

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Donald has been honored by the City of Pittsburgh for his humanitarian work. He started AD99 Solutions, a foundation that provides athletic and academic opportunities to underserved children in Pittsburgh.

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Donald was the first NFL defensive tackle since 1970 to make the Pro Bowl in each of his first 10 seasons.

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