Rams trade for Tutu Atwell, addressing depth at wide receiver
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Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams traded running back Jarquez Hunter to the Miami Dolphins for receiver Tutu Atwell before their preseason game against the Chargers. Head coach Sean McVay emphasized that the trade was not related to any potential suspension for Puka Nacua and was made to enhance team depth. Atwell, a former second-round pick, returns to the Rams after a brief stint with the Dolphins. The deal is considered low-risk as the Rams aimed to keep flexibility with their roster decisions.
- •Rams trade Jarquez Hunter for Tutu Atwell hours before a preseason game
- •McVay clarifies trade not due to Puka Nacua's potential suspension
- •Atwell previously drafted by Rams in 2021, had limited impact
- •Team plans to maintain flexibility with their final roster
- 11:34 AMNBCSports.com — Sean McVay: Tutu Atwell trade had "nothing to do" with possible Puka Nacua suspension - NBC Sports
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay: Tutu Atwell trade had "nothing to do" with possible Puka Nacua suspension
- 7:56 AMESPN — McVay: Atwell trade not about possible Nacua ban
- 5:32 AMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay sheds light on Rams' trade for Tutu Atwell
"The Rams brought wide receiver Tutu Atwell back to the team in a trade with the Dolphins on Thursday and the timing of the deal led to questions about another member of the team's receiving corps.
"The Rams brought wide receiver Tutu Atwell back to the team in a trade with the Dolphins on Thursday and the timing of the deal led to questions about another member of the team's receiving corps.
"Rams coach Sean McVay said the team acquired Tutu Atwell to add depth to the receiver room and had "nothing to do" with a possible suspension for Puka Nacua.
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External links- NBCSports.comAug 28, 2026, 11:34 AMSean McVay: Tutu Atwell trade had "nothing to do" with possible Puka Nacua suspension - NBC Sports
The Rams brought wide receiver Tutu Atwell back to the team in a trade with the Dolphins on Thursday and the timing of the deal led to questions about another member of the team's receiving corps.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 11:31 AMSean McVay: Tutu Atwell trade had "nothing to do" with possible Puka Nacua suspension
The Rams brought wide receiver Tutu Atwell back to the team in a trade with the Dolphins on Thursday and the timing of the deal led to questions about another member of the team's receiving corps.
- ESPNAug 28, 2026, 7:56 AMMcVay: Atwell trade not about possible Nacua ban
Rams coach Sean McVay said the team acquired Tutu Atwell to add depth to the receiver room and had "nothing to do" with a possible suspension for Puka Nacua.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 5:32 AMSean McVay sheds light on Rams' trade for Tutu Atwell
Sean McVay told reporters that the Tutu Atwell trade is not related to a potential suspension for Puka Nacua.
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