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Why Aaron Donald was the NFL’s best pass-rusher this season

Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald was recently named the winner of Pro Football Focus’ Defensive Player of the Year and Best Pass-Rusher awards for the 2016 NFL season. To see the winner of every PFF award, visit our NFL awards page.

The Rams may have returned to Los Angeles and the bright lights of Tinseltown, but the team finished the 2016 season 4-12. With that losing record, very few players on the roster received much positive attention, but defensive tackle Aaron Donald was once again excellent in the heart of the Rams’ defense.