Dolphins trade Tutu Atwell to Rams for running back Jarquez Hunter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Miami Dolphins traded wide receiver Tutu Atwell back to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for running back Jarquez Hunter. This move comes as the Dolphins prepare to finalize their 53-man roster ahead of Week 1. Atwell, who signed as a free agent, appears to be a surplus at the wideout position, prompting the team to strengthen their running back depth. Details surrounding the trade have emerged just days before the NFL roster cut deadline.
- •Dolphins traded Tutu Atwell to Rams.
- •Miami received running back Jarquez Hunter in return.
- •Trade occurred days before the NFL roster cut deadline.
- •Atwell was signed as a free agent this offseason.
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"The Miami Dolphins had a surplus of depth wideouts and could use more help in the running back room, so they swung a trade with an NFC West team.
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