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Rams coach Sean McVay said the Thursday trade bringing Tutu Atwell back to Los Angeles was made to add speed and depth at receiver, not to shield the team from a potential Puka Nacua suspension stemming from a lawsuit over alleged biting and antisemitic remarks. The move leverages Atwell’s familiarity with the Rams’ system and provides depth if Nacua is unavailable this season.
The Miami Dolphins traded wide receiver Tutu Atwell to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for running back Jarquez Hunter, a former Auburn standout who led the SEC with 6.4 yards per carry in 2024. Hunter will back up the Rams’ backfield, while Atwell joins a crowded WR group in Los Angeles and faces competition for a roster spot in Miami’s reshaped offense. Hunter has three years and $3.3 million left on his contract; Atwell’s deal is guaranteed for $1.2 million.
CBS Sports grades the one-for-one swap: the Los Angeles Rams reunite with wide receiver Tutu Atwell by trading for him from the Miami Dolphins, sending running back Jarquez Hunter to Miami. Atwell provides speed and big-play potential behind LA’s top receivers, while Hunter offers a cost-efficient depth option for the Dolphins in a youth-focused rebuild. The move earns the Rams a B- and the Dolphins a B+.
The Dolphins traded wide receiver Tutu Atwell back to the Rams in exchange for running back Jarquez Hunter. Atwell, a 2021 second-round pick who posted 105 receptions for 1,535 yards and five touchdowns in his first stint with L.A., returns to join a Rams receiving corps for quarterback Matthew Stafford, while Hunter, a 2025 fourth-round pick who appeared in five games on special teams as a rookie, heads to Miami as part of the deal.
During the Rams' second OTA practice, Tutu Atwell showcased reliable hands, Emmanuel Forbes Jr. continued to impress with playmaking, and rookie Terrance Ferguson made a notable touchdown catch, highlighting the team's ongoing development and key player performances.
Fantasy football managers in need of a spot start due to injuries should consider adding these five players from the waiver wire for Week 3: Baker Mayfield (QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) has performed well and has a favorable matchup against the banged-up Eagles secondary; Craig Reynolds (RB, Detroit Lions) could see increased opportunities with David Montgomery's injury; Tutu Atwell (WR, Los Angeles Rams) has quietly performed well with the opportunities he's been given; Taysom Hill (TE, New Orleans Saints) could benefit from injuries and suspensions in the Saints' backfield.
Wide receivers Tutu Atwell and Puka Nacua stepped up in the absence of Cooper Kupp, each recording over 100 receiving yards in the Los Angeles Rams' 30-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Nacua set a franchise record for receiving yards in his first career game, while Atwell showcased his confidence and growth. With Kupp sidelined, the rookie Nacua appreciated having him as a mentor on the sideline. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford had a solid performance, throwing for 334 yards but no touchdowns, as the team relied on their running backs for scoring.
Tutu Atwell was named the Los Angeles Rams' most underappreciated player by NFL.com, but the case for him being underrated is weak. While he showed improvement in his second season, he is not currently a starter and needs to prove himself again to earn meaningful snaps in 2023. Other players on the Rams, such as Rob Havenstein and Tyler Higbee, would be more logical choices for the title of most underappreciated player.