Aaron Donald
During the preparation for the 2017 NFL season, Aaron Donald put pressure on his team by intentionally missing preseason games. In early September, he returned to the Rams' facilities but had not signed the expected contract. He missed the season's opening game against the Indianapolis Colts, costing him 1.5 million dollars. Playing in a defensive position where his dominance is hard to measure statistically, Donald had a significant defensive impact throughout the season. With power and discipline, he consistently pressured opposing offenses, even when double-teamed.