Aaron Donalds stunning return headlines Rams final roster surprises

The Los Angeles Rams spent an entire summer building perhaps the most intimidating roster in football.Then, on the final day, Aaron Donald walked back through the door to make the team even more dangerous.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story Donald officially ended his two-year retirement Sunday, returning to the only NFL franchise he’s ever known and immediately transforming an already loaded Rams defense into something that looks almost unfair on paper.The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year agreed to a one-year, $20 million contract that can reach $30 million with incentives, according to multiple reports.Hours later, there it was in black and white: Aaron Donald — defensive line.One of 53 names on the Rams’ initial roster that was revealed Sunday.Donald wasn’t the only intriguing decision: Undrafted rookie Wesley Bailey completed one of training camp’s best stories by making the team, while cornerback Cam Lampkin was waived.

Josh Wallace made the roster instead. Los Angeles also waived promising running back Dean Connors, defensive lineman Tim Keenan III — who we predicted would be the casualty if Donald returned — and edge rusher Darryl Peterson III, while Matthew Caldwell, Justin Dedich and Keagen Trost landed on injured reserve, making room for Bill Murray (no, not that one) to start the season on the roster on the offensive line.Here’s how the Rams roster will look as they head toward their Sept.10 opener against San Francisco in Melbourne, Australia:Quarterbacks (3) — Matthew Stafford, Stetson Bennett IV, Ty SimpsonExactly as expected.Running backs (3) — Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Ronnie RiversThursday’s Jarquez Hunter trade essentially revealed this group before Sunday’s deadline.Williams and Corum give ...