Donald: 'Everybody was shocked with' Stafford-Goff trade

Aaron Donald's reaction to the blockbuster trade between the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions last week was the same as everyone else's: He was stunned.

"I'm pretty sure everybody was shocked with it," Donald said Wednesday on "The Dan Patrick Show."

However, although Donald said he'll always love Jared Goff - who was traded along with several draft picks to the Lions for Matthew Stafford - the defensive tackle is excited to see what his new quarterback can add to the Rams.

"Stafford's a great quarterback," Donald said. "I'm excited about having him with the team. A veteran guy that knows the game, that been playing the game at a high level for a long time."

Donald played five years with Goff as teammates in L.A., helping the Rams reach one Super Bowl while making the playoffs three times.

Donald, 29, earned an All-Pro nod for the sixth time in his career this past season after racking up 13.5 sacks and four forced fumbles through 16 games.

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