Atwell secured one of two targets for nine yards during Sunday's 41-34 victory against the Lions.
In his return from a six-game absence due to a hamstring injury, Atwell took the field for just four plays on offense but managed targets on half of them. Konata Mumpfield has had an expanded role in recent weeks on offense due to Atwell's absence but hasn't done much with his opportunities, leaving the door open for Atwell to reclaim the No. 3 position at wideout for the Rams. With Davante Adams (hamstring) potentially unavailable for a pivotal Week 16 Thursday night showdown against division rival Seattle, Atwell may be thrust into a much more prolific role alongside Puka Nacua if Adams is unable to go.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Active in Week 15
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Atwell (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
The speedy wideout will be available to Matthew Stafford for the first time since Week 7 after overcoming a hamstring injury and being activated from injured reserve Saturday. Atwell has been a full participant in practice for each of the past two weeks, which should alleviate some concerns about his chances for re-injury. Atwell could walk back into a role of some significance as the No. 3 receiver Sunday considering the expected game environment against a potent Lions offense that figures to keep the pressure on Los Angeles throughout.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Activated from IR
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The Rams activated Atwell (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday.
Atwell doesn't have a designation for Sunday's tilt against the Lions, so his activation from injured reserve indicates that he's available to return from a six-game absence due to a hamstring injury. If he's active, Atwell will compete with Xavier Smith and Jordan Whittington for snaps at the WR3 spot behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams (hamstring). Prior to his extended absence, Atwell caught four passes (one nine targets) for 164 yards and one touchdown across six regular-season games.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Coming off IR soon
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Rams head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Atwell (hamstring) will be activated from injured reserve this week, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Atwell is approaching the end of his 21-day practice window, which means he either needs to be activated to the roster or ruled out on IR for the rest of the season. The Rams plan to activate him following two straight weeks of full participation in every practice. The decision to not activate Atwell earlier suggests he's unlikely to have a major role down the stretch.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Remaining on IR for Week 14
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The Rams did not activate Atwell (hamstring) off injured reserve Saturday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Atwell logged a trio of full practices this week, as he did last week after his practice window was opened Nov. 26. However, Los Angeles has decided to keep the wideout stashed on IR, possibly because the team isn't prepared to clear an active roster spot for him. The Rams have until Dec. 17 to activate Atwell if they want him to be eligible to play again this season. For the time being at least, Xavier Smith, Jordan Whittington and Konata Mumpfield will work as the club's depth wide receivers behind the heavily targeted Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Unlikely to come off IR this week
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Atwell (hamstring) isn't expected to be activated from injured reserve for Sunday's game at Arizona, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.
Atwell has been a full practice participant for the past two weeks, so this may be the equivalent of a healthy scratch. He can practice for another week without coming off injured reserve, but the Rams will need to activate him by mid-December if he's going to play again this season. Xavier Smith, Jordan Whittington and Konata Mumpfield have all seen playing time behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams in recent weeks.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Another full practice
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Atwell (hamstring) practiced in full Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Atwell now has been listed as full on four consecutive injury reports, but coach Sean McVay wouldn't commit Wednesday to the Rams activating the fifth-year pro from injured reserve, citing a numbers game, per Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register. Fortunately for the Rams, they have exactly two more weeks to make such a decision.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Not returning in Week 13
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Atwell (hamstring) wasn't activated off IR ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Carolina, Mike Masala of Rams Wire reports.
Atwell was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and logged three full practices this week. Head coach Sean McVay expressed upon Atwell's return to practice that he expected the wideout to be activated for Sunday's contest against the Panthers, but that didn't end up happening by Saturday's deadline. Atwell will now look to make his return to game action next Sunday against Arizona.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Full practice Wednesday
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Atwell (hamstring) practiced fully Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
The Rams placed Atwell on injured reserve after Week 7, and after missing the requisite four games and getting designated for return Wednesday, he didn't have any restrictions in his first practice since then. He thus appears poised to play Sunday at Carolina, but he'll need to be activated from IR by Saturday afternoon in order to have a chance to do so.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Practice window opens
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The Rams designated Atwell (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Atwell now kicks off his 21-day practice window, though head coach Sean McVay has already stated that the 2021 second-round pick is expected to retake the field in time for Sunday's road matchup against the Panthers. In order for Atwell to play Week 13, however, Los Angeles will first have to add him to the 53-man roster. Once back in action, Atwell will resume contributing as a complementary deep threat behind starting wideouts Puka Nacua, Davante Adams and Jordan Whittington.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Sent to IR
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The Rams placed Atwell (hamstring) on injured reserve Monday.
Atwell missed Week 6 due to a hamstring injury and handled just 10 offensive snaps while playing through the issue Week 7. Now coming off Los Angeles' bye, it appears he suffered a setback of some sort. The undersized deep threat now will be forced to miss at least the next four games while on IR, making his first opportunity to retake the field Sunday, Nov. 30 versus the Panthers in Week 13. On a positive note for the Rams, Puka Nacua (ankle) could be back in action Week 9.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Gets little playing time in win
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Atwell recorded 10 snaps on offense during Sunday's 35-7 victory against the Jaguars in London.
For the third time this season, Atwell failed to record a catch. This could've been a product of precaution after injuring his hamstring last week as he missed the previous game, but with Puka Nacua (ankle) out for the contest, fantasy managers likely expected more production from the speedy wideout. Atwell sports a 4-164-1 receiving line through six games, and after the Rams' bye in Week 8, he'll look to bounce back against the Saints in Week 9.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Could play more in Nacua's absence
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Atwell could see additional opportunities Sunday against the Jaguars, as coach Sean McVay said Friday that Puka Nacua (ankle) will be out, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Atwell has been used sparingly this season, with Nacua and Davante Adams getting most of the attention from Matthew Stafford. In Nacua's absence, Atwell is set to join Adams and Jordan Whittington in three-receiver sets. Atwell doesn't need many opportunities to make an impact, as the deep threat is averaging 41.0 yards per catch in 2025, albeit on only four receptions.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Gets back to full Thursday
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Atwell (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
After pulling his hamstring at practice last Thursday, Atwell eventually was inactive for this past Sunday's win at Baltimore. On Monday, coach Sean McVay expressed optimism that Atwell would be able to return to action Week 7, per Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com. Atwell has since followed up Wednesday's limited session with all activity one day later, paving the way for him to suit up Sunday against the Jaguars in London. With Puka Nacua's (ankle) status up in the air, Atwell may take on a larger role in the Rams' passing game this weekend alongside Davante Adams and Jordan Whittington.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Dealing with hamstring issue
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Atwell was limited at Thursday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Atwell is making a midweek addition to the Rams' practice report, which typically implies an injury that occurred during drills but also could be an issue that went unreported until now. In any case, his status will be one to monitor as the week continues to get a sense of his odds to play Sunday in Baltimore, especially after he combined for 3-160-1 on six targets over the last two games.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Blanked in Week 2
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Atwell was unable to secure his lone target in Sunday's 33-19 win over the Titans.
Atwell was targeted just once for the second straight week, as the veteran remains mostly an afterthought in the Rams passing attack. The 25-year-old wideout played just 26 of the Rams' 61 offensive snaps, behind fellow wide receivers Davante Adams (49), Puka Nacua (42) and Jordan Whittington (39). It appears Whittington has surpassed Atwell on the depth chart, so the latter will likely face an uphill battle for meaningful usage. Barring injuries, Atwell should be ignored for fantasy purposes going forward. Next up for the Rams is a matchup against the Eagles.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Makes just one catch
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Atwell secured his only target for four yards during Sunday's 14-9 victory against the Texans.
The speedster didn't get many opportunities to showcase why the Rams brought him back on a one-year, $10 million contract this season, only taking the field for 25 of the Rams' 60 snaps on offense. More worrying for Atwell's future usage is Jordan Whittington taking 30 snaps on offense and having a role on special teams. In 2024, when Atwell's usage was significantly reduced after Week 7, he recorded just a 14-193-0 line between Weeks 8 and 17. If Atwell drops to fourth on the depth chart, lines like this week would likely become the norm, which will be something to monitor as the Rams travel to face the Titans in Week 2.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Competing with Whittington to start
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Atwell and Jordan Whittington are competing for the No. 3 WR job, Cameron DaSilva of The Rams Wire reports.
It's a role that could entail large snap counts in coach Sean McVay's three-wide-heavy offense, although target volume would be tougher to come by unless Puka Nacua or Davante Adams were to miss time. Atwell's one-year, $10 million contract might be taken as a sign that he's the favorite for the No. 3 role, but Whittington reportedly is making a real push and impressing at training camp for the second straight summer. They're drastically different players, with Atwell being one of the smallest players in the league -- listed at 5-foot-9, 165 pounds -- while Whittington (6-1, 202) is noted for his physicality. Atwell had some brief stretches of production early in the 2023 and 2024 campaigns when other Rams WRs were injured, but he never topped 562 receiving yards or three TDs in a single regular season over the course of his rookie contract.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Expected to see increased snaps
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Rams coach Sean McVay indicated that Atwell is going to be on the field "a lot more" this upcoming season after re-signing with Los Angeles on a one-year, $10 million contract in March, Stu Jackson of the team's official website reports.
"I haven't done a good enough job of utilizing him," McVay said. "When you look at the times when he's been able to play, whether that be because some people were out or not, he has produced and he's delivered, and we're looking forward to seeing more of that ascension. He's going to be on the field a lot more, particularly in a lot of those three-receiver sets." With the ouster of Cooper Kupp and Demarcus Robinson's exit in free agency coupled with the signing of Davante Adams, the Rams are expected to field a three-wide set of Puka Nacua, Adams and Atwell in 2025. As McVay noted, Atwell was particularly impressive on a per-snap basis last season, posting a strong 2.24 yards-per-route. He'll be worth following this summer ahead of fantasy drafts as a potential late-round option.
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Rams' Tutu Atwell: Back with L. A. on one-year deal
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Atwell and the Rams agreed to terms Thursday on a one-year, $10 million contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Atwell, a 2021 second-round pick, was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but he'll instead return to Los Angeles on a fully guaranteed one-year, $10 million contract. Coming off a 2024 campaign in which he compiled a career-best 42-562-0 receiving line across 17 regular-season contests, the timing and guarantees of Atwell's deal signal that the Rams view him as a valued contributor on offense, especially in the context of Cooper Kupp's expected departure this offseason. With Demarcus Robinson still a pending unrestricted free agent, returning quarterback Matthew Stafford's top wideouts next season could feature a lineup of Puka Nacua, Atwell and Jordan Whittington.
