Rams Rookie Jared Verse Completes Grueling Workout with Legend Aaron Donald

Los Angeles Rams rookie linebacker Jared Verse, the 2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, challenged legendary defensive tackle Aaron Donald to a workout, underestimating the intensity of Donald's training regimen. Despite Donald's retirement after the 2023 season, he remains in peak physical condition and subjected Verse to a punishing session of circuit training and cardio exercises that left the rookie utterly exhausted, to the point where he joked about calling the police for help. Donald’s workout, involving multiple rounds of strenuous exercises focusing on arms and cardio, demonstrated the work ethic that made him a 10-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion. Verse admitted he was unable to continue his planned recovery activities afterward and didn’t work out for a day and a half due to the extreme fatigue. This tough experience is seen as a valuable lesson and potentially a catalyst for Verse's continued development, as the Rams aim to build on their near NFC Championship run by integrating the intensity and legacy of Donald’s training into their culture. The workout also highlighted the mentorship role Donald plays in passing on his legendary work ethic to the next generation of players.