Dolphins trade Tutu Atwell back to Rams for Jarquez Hunter
12 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:52 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Wide receiver Tutu Atwell has been traded back to the Los Angeles Rams by the Miami Dolphins. The Rams are sending running back Jarquez Hunter to Miami in exchange. Atwell returns to the team that drafted him in 2021, having caught 105 passes for 1,535 yards and five touchdowns during his time with the Rams. He signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in March before the trade. Hunter, who was drafted in 2025, will bolster the Dolphins' depth at running back.
- •Tutu Atwell rejoins the Rams after five seasons in L.A.
- •Dolphins receive Jarquez Hunter in the trade.
- •Atwell caught 105 passes for 1,535 yards with the Rams.
- •Hunter was a fourth-round pick in 2025.
- •Atwell had a career-high three touchdowns in 2023.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Rams bring back wide receiver Tutu Atwell from the Dolphins
- 9:52 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins trade Tutu Atwell to Rams
- 8:52 PMESPN — Dolphins trade receiver Atwell back to Rams
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Dolphins send Tutu Atwell to Rams for RB who just gained 68 yards
- 8:15 PMESPN — Sources: Dolphins trade WR Atwell back to Rams
- 8:05 PMCBS NFL — Tutu Atwell trade grades: Rams reunite with speedy WR, Dolphins take chance on Jarquez Hunter, per report
- 7:21 PMMiami Herald — Dolphins trade Atwell for running back who led SEC in per carry average in ‘24 - Miami Herald
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Twitter reacts to Rams bringing back Tutu Atwell in unexpected trade
"The Dolphins are trading wide receiver Tutu Atwell back to the Rams in exchange for running back Jarquez Hunter, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.
"The Dolphins have traded wide receiver Tutu Atwell back to the Rams in exchange for running back Jarquez Hunter, the teams announced on Thursday.
"The Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins swapped a running back and wide receiver, sending Tutu Atwell back to L.A., and we graded the deal.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:15 PMRams bring back wide receiver Tutu Atwell from the Dolphins
Atwell will return to a team he left this offseason in March after signing a one-year, $1.4 million deal with the Dolphins
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 9:52 PMDolphins trade Tutu Atwell to Rams
The Miami Dolphins are sending Tutu Atwell back to the Rams in exchange for a running back.
- ESPNAug 27, 2026, 8:52 PMDolphins trade receiver Atwell back to Rams
The Dolphins have traded wide receiver Tutu Atwell back to the Rams in exchange for running back Jarquez Hunter, the teams announced on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:21 PMMiami Dolphins send Tutu Atwell to Rams for RB who just gained 68 yards
The Miami Dolphins trade WR Tutu Atwell to the Rams for RB Jarquez Hunter.
- ESPNAug 27, 2026, 8:15 PMSources: Dolphins trade WR Atwell back to Rams
The Dolphins are trading wide receiver Tutu Atwell back to the Rams in exchange for running back Jarquez Hunter, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.
- CBS NFLAug 27, 2026, 8:05 PMTutu Atwell trade grades: Rams reunite with speedy WR, Dolphins take chance on Jarquez Hunter, per report
It's a one-for-one trade between South Beach and Southern California
- Miami HeraldAug 27, 2026, 7:21 PMDolphins trade Atwell for running back who led SEC in per carry average in ‘24 - Miami Herald
The Dolphins acquired running back Jarquez Hunter from the Rams for receiver Tutu Atwell.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 7:11 PMTwitter reacts to Rams bringing back Tutu Atwell in unexpected trade
The Rams traded Jarquez Hunter for Tutu Atwell, and fans were puzzled by the move.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 7:03 PMTutu Atwell trade grades: Who won the Rams and Dolphins deal?
The Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins swapped a running back and wide receiver, sending Tutu Atwell back to L.A., and we graded the deal.
- NBCSports.comAug 27, 2026, 6:59 PMDolphins trade Tutu Atwell back to Rams - NBC Sports
Wide receiver Tutu Atwell is heading back to Los Angeles.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 6:59 PMDolphins trade Tutu Atwell back to Rams
Wide receiver Tutu Atwell is heading back to Los Angeles.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 6:57 PMRams acquire Tutu Atwell in surprise trade with Dolphins
The Rams are trading for Tutu Atwell after letting him leave in free agency, sending Jarquez Hunter to the Dolphins.
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