Rams told Donald of Suh signing before finalizing contract​​​​​​​

Before shelling out $14 million to Ndamukong Suh, the Los Angeles Rams consulted fellow star defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who's eagerly awaiting a big-money extension.

"Before we did all this, we sat down with Aaron and let him know," Rams general manager Les Snead told Alex Marvez of Sporting News. "He's well aware we're going to work to get something done this spring. But we (said), 'Oh, by the way, we've got the chance to acquire Ndamukong. He would actually get paid before you do. Are you good?'

"Aaron is the type of guy who (believes), 'If he helps us and he gets (us) better, let's do it. My time will come here soon.'"

Donald, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, skipped training camp and the entire preseason last year because of a contract dispute. He's heading into the fifth and final year of his rookie deal, which will pay him less than half of what Suh is scheduled to earn in 2018.

Donald and Suh have each been first-team All-Pros three times, and they're the first pair of defensive tackle teammates in NFL history with that distinction entering a season.

Suh is only signed for one year, so his contract shouldn't hinder the Rams' ability to lock up the 26-year-old Donald long term.