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From Gary Klein : With a strong nucleus of veterans and ascending young players, and the addition of several key free-agents, the Rams went into training camp with a deep and talented roster.

So deep that veteran running back Ronnie Rivers and several recent draft picks were among 23 players waived on Tuesday as the Rams trimmed the roster to the NFL-mandated 53 players.

“Really love this team,” coach Sean McVay said after practice. “Love the makeup of it.”

Among those waived: Inside linebacker Chris “Pooh” Paul , a 2025 fifth-round draft pick, and outside lineba

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