Did The Los Angeles Rams Officially Jinx Themselves By Adding Aaron Donald? New Evidence ‘Guarantees’ They Won’t Win The Super Bowl
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Aaron Donald officially signed a one-year, $20 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams. He is coming out of retirement for the 2026 NFL season.
Initially, Aaron Donald retired in March 2024 after 10 dominant seasons in the NFL. Furthermore, rumors of his return intensified after the Rams traded for star pass rusher Myles Garrett.
Consequently, Donald stayed in shape and worked out with the team multiple times during training camp. Now, everyone believes that the Rams are the heavy favorites to win it all.
The Rams Become Super Bowl Favorites
The Los Angeles Rams sent shockwaves through the NFL by securing a blockbuster roster addition.
Future Hall of Fame defensive tackle Aaron Donald has officially rejoined the team. Consequently, major sportsbooks immediately adjusted their futures boards. The franchise skyrocketed to the absolute top of the betting market. Therefore, the team now sits as the clear championship favorite.
Unfortunately, they are also going against history.
Historic Betting Curse Threatens Aaron Donald
While fan expectations are soaring, historical sports betting statistics tell a completely different story. The Rams currently have short +500 odds to win the championship.
However, this specific line triggers an incredibly spooky trend. Over the past three decades, a preseason favorite has held odds of +500 or better exactly 20 times. Shockingly, those heavily favored teams have gone an abysmal 0-for-20 in winning the big game. This means history is actively working against Aaron Donald and his pursuit of another ring.
Just because the team looks dominant on paper doesn’t mean that everything will play out like they hope. Football history frequently punishes overwhelming preseason hype. The brutal 30-year betting curse has previously ruined powerhouse teams like the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs.
During his last active season on the field in 2023, Aaron Donald put up dominant numbers. He played and started in 16 regular-season games, earning his 10th consecutive Pro Bowl selection and his 8th First-Team All-Pro honor.
