Wait, is it a challenge? Remember, last August, DeSean Jackson had everyone talking when he posted a wild video? In case you missed it, it showed Aaron Donald, the former Los Angeles Rams star, beating LeSean McCoy in a footrace, and he did it wearing jeans. That clip blew up fast, with fans buzzing about how Donald still looked game-ready. But even after all the hype, the 33-year-old retired athlete never hinted at making a comeback. Now, out of nowhere, Jackson’s throwing a new challenge at him. Looks like the friendly fire between them isn’t cooling off anytime soon.
On Friday, DeSean Jackson dropped a video on his official Instagram, and man, it got people talking. In the clip, the Delaware State head coach was seen bench-pressing 150-pound dumbbells. Sure, he only pushed it once, but the power in his arms was unreal. That kind of strength at 38 is just insane. But this wasn’t just some casual workout – it came with a challenge.
Jackson called out none other than his friend, Aaron Donald. Yup, he made it loud and clear in his caption, joking, “S— heavy AF. Grawling like a dog Imao (laughing emoji). @aarondonald99 I’m coming for you next week ima be there (laughing emojis).” It looked like the HBCU coach was daring Donald to match the 150-pound lift.
Meanwhile, Jackson’s also riding high after making his coaching debut last Saturday at Delaware State’s Red-White spring game. It was a huge moment of pride and fresh beginnings for him. Delaware State, one of the few HBCUs up north and a proud MEAC school, shook things up last December when they handed the keys to Jackson, a three-time Pro Bowler with over 11,000 career receiving yards.
Now, just like Deion Sanders and Michael Vick, he’s bringing that big-league energy to the next generation. But first, all eyes are on next week’s showdown. What do you think, will the Rams’ retired athlete, Aaron Donald, be able to pull it off?
Will Aaron Donald unretire if he wins DeSean Jackson’s challenge?
It’s been over a year since Aaron Donald walked away from the NFL. After 10 hard-fought seasons, he said it straight: “I’m burnt out.” But a lot has gone down off the field since then. At one point, the Rams even tried to pull him back for a final playoff run in 2024. Like we mentioned before, after Donald won that footrace, the Rams were ready to make special moves just to get him back. But the 33-year-old made it clear – he’s done with the league.
Now, with DeSean Jackson calling him out for a new challenge, benching a 150-pound dumbbell, all eyes are back on Donald. And here’s the kicker: during this week’s workout, he crushed a 130-pound lift like it was nothing. No surprise that Jackson upped the stakes. Honestly, it feels like Donald could pull it off. What do you think?
Nevertheless, still, his easy handling of that 130-pound lift lit up the internet, with fans buzzing about a possible comeback. But if you remember Donald’s own words last year, he shut that talk down quick: “It’s good, man. Staying busy, obviously. For life after football, building an empire, being with the family. But overall, feel good. No second-guessing nothing at all. I know the world’s talking about, ‘He might come back for a playoff run if the Rams make it.’ But I’m like, I’m done. I’m at peace with everything.”
So, it sounds like the comeback rumors are just that – rumors. Nonetheless, we’re sure his wards at Delaware State would love to see him crush that challenge just as much as we would!
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