This week ten-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Aaron Donald announced his retirement from the NFL, sparking an outpouring of tributes from all corners, including his own household.
On Instagram, Donald’s wife Erica shared a touching message expressing her pride in him. She lauded him for his excellence as a husband and father, as well as for his remarkable career achievements.
“I won’t prolong this because you know it already. I am immensely proud of you. The man you are in our home, as a husband and father, your illustrious career, and the blessings you bring. I love you 99. Here’s to the next chapter,” Erica Donald wrote on Instagram.
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Donald’s retirement marks the conclusion of a career worthy of the Hall of Fame. With ten Pro Bowl selections, eight All-Pro selections, three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards, and a Super Bowl title earned two years ago, his legacy is undeniable.
Fans flooded Erica Donald’s Instagram post with praise:
“AD has a grown man tearing up at work, a mix of sadness and joy. Leaving at his peak. A legend,” one user shared.
“Congratulations Erica. Your family will be dearly missed,” echoed another.
“Congratulations to you and your family! It’s been amazing getting to know all of you and witnessing AD’s competitive spirit! Best wishes for this next phase of life,” replied a third.
Donald’s enshrinement in the Hall of Fame in five years seems inevitable. We eagerly await his next career moves.
