Aaron Donald arrives as Rams open minicamp

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Aaron Donald only participated in a walkthrough and some light conditioning drills as the Los Angeles Rams opened their three-day minicamp Tuesday.

But simply having the standout defensive tackle around was a good start.

Donald had skipped all voluntary workouts this offseason as part of a stalemate over his contract, as he is entering the fourth season of his rookie deal.

The Rams picked up his fifth-year option in April, but Donald is in line for a massive extension that will almost certainly make him the highest-paid interior lineman. And he could sign one of the biggest contracts for a defender in league history after recording 28 sacks in his first three seasons.

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