Rams trade for Tutu Atwell, addressing depth at wide receiver
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:14 AM
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
- 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
"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.
"Sean McVay told reporters that the Tutu Atwell trade is not related to a potential suspension for Puka Nacua.
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External links- 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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