Los Angeles Rams reacquire receiver Tutu Atwell from Miami Dolphins
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 12:03 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams have reacquired wide receiver Tutu Atwell from the Miami Dolphins in a trade finalized shortly before NFL roster cutdowns. Los Angeles sent running back Jarquez Hunter to Miami to secure the veteran receiver. Atwell returns to the Rams' offense, where he previously spent his first five seasons and recorded 105 catches for 1,535 yards. The team sought a proven option for its wide receiver rotation as they prepare for the upcoming season. Despite limited playing time last year, the Rams brought back the receiver for his knowledge of their scheme and his history with quarterback Matthew Stafford. Atwell will wear jersey No. 8 upon his return to the roster.
- •The Los Angeles Rams acquired Tutu Atwell from the Miami Dolphins.
- •The Rams sent running back Jarquez Hunter to Miami in the trade.
- •Atwell played his first five NFL seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.
- •The wide receiver previously won a Super Bowl ring as a rookie with the Rams.
- •Atwell will wear jersey number 8 for the Rams this season.
- 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Tutu Atwell explains how he felt returning to Rams after time away
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Tutu Atwell on Rams return: I feel like I never left
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Tutu Atwell returns to Rams to chase another Super Bowl ring after he thought their book was closed
"Tutu Atwell's NFL career is a monument to the importance of remaining a mature professional even when your job gets you down. The speedy receiver and former second-round pick spent his first five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, but he struggled to get on the field for long stretches of that half-decade. Atwell and the Rams appeared to have a mutually beneficial breakup last spring when he signed with the Miami Dolphins.
"Wide receiver Tutu Atwell moved on from the Rams in free agency this year, so he was taken by surprise when Rams head coach Sean McVay told him that he was heading back to the team last week.
"The Rams traded for Tutu Atwell after letting him walk in free agency.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 12:03 AMTutu Atwell explains how he felt returning to Rams after time away
The Rams traded for Tutu Atwell after letting him walk in free agency.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 10:42 PMTutu Atwell on Rams return: I feel like I never left
Wide receiver Tutu Atwell moved on from the Rams in free agency this year, so he was taken by surprise when Rams head coach Sean McVay told him that he was heading back to the team last week.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 8:18 PMTutu Atwell returns to Rams to chase another Super Bowl ring after he thought their book was closed
Tutu Atwell's NFL career is a monument to the importance of remaining a mature professional even when your job gets you down. The speedy receiver and former second-round pick spent his first five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, but he struggled to get on the field for long stretches of that half-decade. Atwell and the Rams appeared to have a mutually beneficial breakup last spring when he signed with the Miami Dolphins.
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